Laciana, Omaña & Somiedo UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

Hiking Tours

Length

8 Days

Dificulty

Fit

Start & End

Ponferrada

Distance

90 Kms

Group size

Min 2 - Max 8

Accommodation

Standard

Rated 4.5 out of 5

OVERVIEW

You will be in a Spain that no one outside of the Iberian Peninsula knows about. Expect to be the only hikers on the trails. This part of Spain is out of the path. Expect small villages in this mountain enviroment. Life as it is with no intervention of tourists. Spetialy if the tour is in September onwards or between April to June. Autumns is of amaizing colors since the forrest is painted with red, yellows, browns and…

Come and experience a Spain empty of tourist…

GALLERY / PHOTOS

INCLUSIONS

INCLUDED

● English Speaking Guide.
● Transportation Van or MiniBus.
● 7 nights lodging on COMFORT accommodations breakfast included. (double/Twin occupancy)
● Dinner, lunches and lunch box as described .
● Liability and personal accident insurance.

EXCLUDED

● Personal expenses.
● Travel to and from the Hotel in Ponferrada.

OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS

● Single room.
● Extra days before or after TOUR.
● Extra drinks at Lunch and Dinners

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - MEETING AT PONFERRADA

Check in at the hotel in Ponferrada and welcome briefing. Walking around the medieval town center and diner.

Accommodation: Standard

Meals: Dinner

DAY 2 - HIKE DEVESA DE CABOALLES | 14.7 Km

Morning transfer to Laciana valley and the Unesco Biosphere Re- serve. Once in Caboalles de Arriba village we can start our hike. We are in a beautiful valley and in a rural area. People here still live from the land and struggle with the closure of several mining explorations during the last decade. Up the hill and into the Devesa (forest) to reach higher points and an amazing view over the valley. In the way remains of summer villages no longer in use. At the end of our hike a small transfer to our accommodations for the next days.

Accommodation: Standard

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

DAY 3 - BRAÑAS DE SALIENCIA HIKE | 14.7 Km

Today we enter Asturias and Somiedo Natural Park, north of the Cantabrian mountains range. This side of the mountains is facing the ocean… The trail is linking several pastures and brañas. Brañas are summer settlements for the shepherd stay. Some of them are still in limited use. Modern ways of getting up there are far more easy in today’s world. The mountain still is a way of living in his side of the mountain range too. After this long hike a well deserved rest awaits our logging.

Accommodation: Standard

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

DAY 4 - OMAÑA MOUNTAIN STREAM HIKE | 18.6 Km

Murias de Parede is our first stop, once again we change valleys and natural area. We are now in the Omaña and Luna Biosphere reserve. This is not far from the Laciana one… Our trail leads us up the Omaña stream, to unveil this natural area and enjoy the outdoors. We are in a Spain that not many know that exist. With a nature and landscape that are still pristine and in bal- ance with human activities. The return to our logging will be at the end of this longer hiking day…

Accommodation: Standard

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

DAY 5 - SOMIEDO’S LAKE HIKE| 7.2 Km

Morning transfer to Somiedo Natural park for today’s hike. Into the mountains and just beneath some of the highest peaks a few lakes formed with the action of long gone glaciers. Today they receive water from the winter snow and still offer a wonderful sight. The hike of today is shorter to allow the visit of Somiedo Village and the natural park visitor center. With some more insight and knowledge will return back to our base. Free time to relax…

Accommodation: Standard

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

DAY 6 - BRAÑAS DE DEGOLLADA & ZAMERO HIKE | 15.2 Km

Small transfer to Cuevas de Sil Village from where we start today’s Hike. Starting up the valley of Seixa stream in direction of Braña of Seita The trail will get in elevation smoothly. We follow a well trodden trak. From the Seita’s Braña the path becomes more demanding but still easy up Zamero’s Pasture. It is the perfect spot to rest and have a bitte… Once here the trail follow just beneath the ridge and will reach almost 1800m. If we can, why not get to one of the summits. The last part will be descending to Degollada’s braña one of the best preserved in the region. From this point is a stroll back to Cuevas de Sil our starting point. Small transfer back to our logging.

Accommodation: Standard

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

DAY 7 - HIKE CUETO NIDIO| 15.2 Km

Another day with wonderful views from the top of the mountains. Today’s hike will take us to Cueto Nidio. The hike can start from the town of Villablino if we want to make a a few more kilometers. Normally will start at Lamas de Laciana, and head up to braña de Cubacho before starting to climb up the Cueto Nidio. The way down will be by the north side of the mountain and will be mostly in the woods as we reach back to Villablino. At the end of the hike will transfer to Ponferrada. Will have our last group dinner in the town historical center and en- joy the good moments of this tour.

Accommodation: Standard

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

DAY 8 - END OF TOUR

No need to rush this morning, take time to wake up. Take your breakfast with no hurry. Our tour end with the check out.

Meals: –

DATES & PRICES

Starting / Ending

ctober 4th, 2025 / October 12th, 2025

Avaiability / Prices From

Available / EUR €1,760

MAP

REVIEWS

    
 
 
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   William Wade 
 30 Noviembre 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. This past September Helder Cerejo from The Way Tours put together an outstanding bike trip for 10 of us. The route from Sintra Portugal to Santiago Spain that was planned and pre- ridden by Helder himself, following the Portugal Camino, was challenging and breathtakingly scenic.  Helder did an exceptional job in supporting the ride while allowing us to explore and ride at our own pace. He was personable and flexible making everyone feel comfortable. Helder was very particular with following our requests, be it booking quaint and unique accommodations, to renting quality gravel bicycles. The entire trip was a once in a life time experience. This was our second experience with The Way Tours and as previously, they did not disappoint.
  
 
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   kristen S google 
 22 Noviembre 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. We had a fantastic almost 2 week bicycle trip through Portugal with The Way Tours in August 2024.  Our tour director Helder was wonderful.  He was kind, funny, organized, at every stop, was where he said he would be, had food and water for us along the way.  When it rained, he picked me up in the van.  He had a well organized itinerary on paper and digital.  He did two city walking tours for us as well.  The bikes they had for us were very good.  We did a road/gravel trip and the bikes handled everything well.  Thank you so much for a wonderful trip.  I have too many great pictures to upload.
  
 
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   Greg Longson 
 20 Noviembre 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Fantastic cycling trip on the Camino from Sinatra,  Portugal to to Santiago  De Compostella. Hélder was a excellent guide and I would recommend The Way Tours to anyone looking to cycle the Camino.
  
 
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   Greg Longson 
 20 Noviembre 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. The Way Tours trip cycling from Sintra to Santiago De Compostela was a fantastic experience. Very well organized and wonderfully supported by our guide Helder Cerejo. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to cycle the Camino.
  
 
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   Lidia R.C. Viaxeira Li Li 
 7 Diciembre 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Agencia especializada en el Camino de Santiago
  
 
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   Fernando Conchello 
 18 Julio 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. In 2019 I hiked The Portuguese Costal Camino. It was an amazing experience. I love hiking the Camino — even more not having to worry about anything because everything was so well planned. Our guide Helder  took really good care of every single detail, allowing me to just focus on hiking and enjoying the beautiful landscape.
  
 
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   Susana Alvarez De Neyra 
 18 Julio 2021
 
 
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 27 Junio 2021
 
 
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   ML GE 
 5 Junio 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. El camino tiene otro aliciente añadido al ir de la mano de the Way Tours. Muy profesionales , entusiastas de su trabajo, muy cercanos, experiencia recomendable al cien por cien. Repetiré seguro.
  
 
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   manchuence Peregrino 
 3 Junio 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. He podido disfrutar de dos viajes con The Way Tours y solo tengo palabras de agradecimiento por el excelente servicio recibido. Muy profesionales y buenos conocedores de los Caminos de Santiago.