Cueto de Arbas Peak

The route to Cueto de Arbas starts in El Puertu, the highest village in Asturias (1,550 m). The path climbs gently up a track that leads to the facilities of the winter resort, offering clear views of the chairlift from the start. After a few minutes, the path joins a wider track that borders a telecommunications repeater and passes next to a recreational area, ideal for a short break.

After approximately 35 minutes of walking, you reach the Laguna de Arbas, the largest lake of glacial origin in the region, located at the foot of the massif. Its sheet of water, framed by cirques and basins of glacial excavation, reflects the geological history of the area, marked by the action of ancient glaciers. From this point, the path becomes steeper, crossing wetlands with watercourses and small stretches of false plain until it reaches the Fanetina pass. This natural pass marks the boundary between Asturias and León and offers views over a smaller lake, situated at a higher level, and the peaks of the Somiedo Natural Park.

From the pass, the route continues towards Alto de la Ferradura and follows the ridge line until it reaches Cueto de Arbas (2,002 m). At the summit there is a shepherds' hut, telecommunications antennae and the geodesic vertex that marks one of the highest points in western Asturias. The panoramic views from here are spectacular: to the north, the Naviego Valley and Pico Fraile; to the south, the Sierra del Cabril and Alto Sil; and to the east, on clear days, the Ubiñas massif.

The descent is along the same path, allowing you to appreciate the landscape from a new perspective. This route, of moderate difficulty, is ideal for those who wish to enjoy an immersion in the high mountains without great technical demands.