Snowshoe route to Pico Faro in Collanzo 3h

Without a doubt, some of the Leonese lands are the most idyllic to visit with snowshoe routes, after all, this province houses 7 spaces classified as UNESCO biosphere reserves, this represents the largest concentration of this type of reserves in the world. This is why we have this snowshoe trip to Faro Peak, through the port of Vegarada and which has a duration of 3 hours. This exit to Faro Peak is geographically located between the Leonese and Asturian provinces.

Venture with us to experience the feeling of a true expeditioner and discover remote places with this snowshoe excursion for which you will not need any previous experience. Furthermore, you no longer have an excuse because we will give you all the necessary material and the constant support and advice of our expert mountain guides. You just have to bring appropriate snow clothing, something to eat and drink, and hiking boots.

Our snowshoe outing will have a route of around 12 kilometers with a linear or circular route and we will be really close to the San Isidro ski resort. For this snowshoe excursion to Faro Peak, we will depart from the port of Vegarada and depart from its surroundings, close to the Asturian parish of Collanzo. >.

From the beginning of the snowshoe journey our senses will be delighted by a walk where we will travel through the Xexia Valley and Las Camperonas heading towards the Pico Faro. This route will make us gain altitude quickly and will give us the possibility of enjoying incredible views that transport us to a distant and unreal land, as if we were in a science fiction movie where we can only hear the snow molding to our feet with each step and the mountain breeze runs through our body. Our passage through this valley will eventually lead us to the Xexia Fountain, a hidden enclave that houses the only fountain found in this environment.

Once we have passed this section, we will be greeted by an infinity of colossal peaks that will make us contemplate nature with different eyes, since we will find ourselves immersed in a valley where they will embrace us: Pico Jeje, Pico Nogales strong>and the Bear Peakand rising on the horizon the Ubiña massif, the Pico Huevo, Pico Morala, Pico Toneo, the Peña Agujas de San Isidro, the Mampodre massif,the mountains of Alto Bernesga and our long-awaited peñas de Faro.

Continuing our snowshoe route through this valley, we will advance until we get as close as possible to Faro Peak. We will walk along its slopes and ascend its edges to contemplate views where we will only see snow and the colossal and endless mountain ranges that will surround us. In addition, our snowshoe journey through this peak will be adorned by the impressive and unique ice waterfalls of Pico Faro. From this moment, and at an average altitude of 1800 meters, we will have little more to know about the mountains of the port of Vegarada, we will have already enjoyed its surroundings enough, so we will begin our itinerary return.

This snowshoe route through the port of Vegarada is ideal for breaking the monotony, taking refuge from the daily hustle and bustle and sharing an intrepid and beautiful adventure with family and friends, since It does not require previous experiences. Furthermore, being between the Leonese and Asturian provinces, it is close to several cities and municipalities from which it takes a minute to get there. For example, if you come from Oviedo it only takes 1:15 hours, leaving from the Asturian town of Mieres, 1 hour exactly and if you leave from the Leonese province in less than 1:30 hours you will be able to experience this snowshoe excursion through the peakLighthouse.Lighthouse.