Route Piorno to Los Fornos

Piorno - Los Fornos 3,63

In the village of Piorno we recommend a stop to observe the traditional constructions of the area with materials such as wood, stone and slate. Beginning the ascent on the other side of the valley we can see other villages, in order we can see El Arne, A Arruñada, Villanueva de San Cristóbal and the Sierra de la Bobia.

Along the way we can see several Cortines (circular stone constructions that were used to protect the beehives from the fauna). After an hour's walk, in a wetland area located on the left side of the path we can see two mine mouths, this area is easily recognisable by the smell of ore in the area and the location of two cylindrical buildings, calcination furnaces used to homogenise the iron ore once it has been extracted. Once we have observed all these surroundings, we can return to Piorno along the path we have already followed.