Felechosa offers walks with very different profiles: the Senda Verde del Foyoso passes through meadows and deciduous forest; the Ruta Las Brañas is a difficult, linear mountain hike covering 13.3 kilometres. A historic mill building along the way and local cultural traditions also give the area its own attractions beyond the walking routes.
Walking: a stroll or a mountain hike?
The Senda Verde del Foyoso (PR242) starts in Felechosa and is an easy walking route. It connects Felechosa and El Pino on a round trip of about an hour and a half; the actual time may vary depending on conditions. Along the way, the path crosses the Braña River and passes through extensive meadows and the dense deciduous forest of El Foyoso.
The Senda Verde ends at the Molín de Peón. The building was constructed at the end of the 19th century and initially used as a mill and fulling mill. It was later converted into a small hydroelectric power station; today it houses a trout breeding and rearing centre run by the Asociación de Pescadores “El Maravayu”. If you plan to visit the centre, check with the Asociación in advance for current visiting arrangements.
The Ruta Las Brañas (PR-AS 30) is longer and has a different difficulty rating: it is a difficult, linear mountain hike covering 13.3 kilometres. The route starts in Felechosa beside the Ermita de la Virgen de la Antigua and connects the village with Cueves. It passes through former seasonal settlements for grazing livestock, known as brañas, with small huts and livestock shelters. So, as well as the distance, this hike focuses on the traces of past grazing practices.
The Ruta Foces de El Pino is 6.5 kilometres long. Its wet, stony surface makes it unsuitable for bicycles; trail conditions can change seasonally, so check them before setting out. Its sheer limestone walls reveal fossils of algae and marine animals more than 300 million years old. The route thus combines a specific trail feature with a geological detail of the Foces.
Cycling and endurance routes
The Felechosa section of the Anillo Ciclista de la Montaña Central runs from Cotobello through El Toral, La Collaona, Conforcos, Llamas, Col.lanzo, Yanos and Pola del Pino to Felechosa. It follows wide mountain tracks, traditional paths and paved sections before reaching Felechosa.
A trail-running event with two routes has also been held in Felechosa: a long trail of about 33 kilometres with 6,600 metres of ascent, and a 15-kilometre Speed Trail with 1,900 metres of ascent. The format and dates may change with each edition. If you would like to include the event in your travel plans, check the date of the specific edition.
Festivals, folklore and heritage
A programme for El Carmín in Felechosa lists a procession from Barro Baxo to the Ermita de la Virgen de la Antigua, followed by a solemn Mass and the puya del ramu. If you would like the festival to shape your visit, check the event date. The traditional musical dance “baile a lo suelto” is also associated with Felechosa. Whether it is performed during a particular visit may vary.
People from Aller who were born in Felechosa are known as “los de la viga travesá”. The story goes that, while building a temple, some neighbours tried to get a beam through a window.
Los Castiel.los de Felechosa are listed in the Asturian Cultural Heritage Inventory. If interested, ask locally about their current state of preservation and access conditions. Panchón is a local culinary speciality from the municipality of Aller: this typical dessert is made with spelt bread, butter and sugar.
Planning and finding accommodation
The Punto de Información Turística de Felechosa offers in-person advice for stays in the municipality of Aller. If you would like to use this service, check before your visit whether it is currently available.
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