Its canopy of centuries-old beech trees invites you to immerse yourself peacefully in nature, where the light filters silently through the trees. Ideal in autumn for its vibrant colours and perfect for everyone, as you can adjust the distance to suit how far you fancy walking.

A walk through the Peloño Forest takes you into one of the largest and best-preserved beech forests in Asturias, a true natural sanctuary within the Ponga Natural Park. This linear route, some 14 kilometres each way, begins at the spectacular Les Bedules viewpoint. From this point, which features a wooden walkway adapted for people with reduced mobility, you can enjoy a unique panoramic view: towards the Ponga Valley on one side, and towards the imposing Picos de Europa on the other.

The route follows the old Camín de los Arrieros, a wide, well-signposted track with a comfortable surface, which winds its way into the heart of the beech forest. The atmosphere is cool and peaceful, accompanied by the song of birds such as woodpeckers and jays, whilst unrivalled views of the surrounding mountains filter through the forest clearings.

After a walk of around 3 km, you reach Collado Granceno, with a fountain and a short detour leading to a centuries-old beech tree, a living symbol of the passage of time. As we continue, the beech trees give way to scattered oak trees until we reach the imposing Roblón de Bustiello, a monumental pedunculate oak that has become one of the route’s landmarks.

Further on, the path leads to Collada Guaranga, the northern boundary of the beech forest, where you’ll find old machine-gun nests from the Spanish Civil War, and from where you can see the Sen de los Mulos peak. From here, you can continue on to the Arcenorio meadow, beneath Peña Ten, a vast pastoral landscape where the chapel of the same name stands, surrounded by huts and high-mountain flowers such as gentians.

Although the full round-trip route is around 28 kilometres, it is not necessary to go all the way to the end. The track allows you to adapt the route according to the time you have and your stamina, making it an excellent option for families or walkers who simply wish to explore a section of the Peloño beech forest, without missing out on its beauty and tranquillity.

  • It runs through the Ponga Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve, and through the Ponga-Amieva Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA) within the Natura 2000 network

Basic tips before going into the mountains

  • If you go with a dog, always keep it on a leash.
  • Avoid approaching livestock.
  • If you find mastiffs protecting livestock, do not approach them, do not pet them and do not feed them. Do not allow them to follow you or stray from their herd. They are working.
  • Don't leave a trail. Collect all your waste, including organic waste. Nature is not a dumping ground.
  • Act with prudence. Plan your route well, take everything you need and make sure it is adapted to your physical capacity.

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A rest area with a stone monolith in the centre, a wooden bridge in the background and views of snow-capped mountains
A stone cottage surrounded by a wattle fence and standing next to a leafless tree beneath the blue sky
An old stone building with a reddish roof, set against a mountain range in the background
A small stone chapel with a bell tower, surrounded by green meadows and countryside
Two walkers strolling along a tree-lined path against an autumnal backdrop
A forest in autumn colours with mountains in the background
A wooden footbridge amongst the trees, with mist-shrouded mountains in the background, set against a stunning landscape
Signpost indicating directions on a mountain trail
A large, hundred-year-old oak with a thick, sturdy trunk
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