In Sames, historic buildings meet local trails and opportunities for sport climbing. There are also routes through the forest and views of river valleys and mountain ranges. To get your bearings, it is useful to consider not only the activities but also their different geographical and historical contexts. Good planning therefore starts with deciding which part of Amieva you want to focus on.

Trails and views around Sames

The old local trail, Camino sacramental o de Misa, connects the rural settlements of Vis and Sames. It passes through the Boños forest and over Collado Miranda. Views along the way include Puente de los Grazos and the valley of the River Sella. Forest, mountain pass, bridge and river valley thus shape the landscape associated with this trail.

Another route starts in the village of Sames and runs via Precendi and across the River Sella to the start of the Beyu Pen route. From there, it continues to the village of Pen. The two route descriptions therefore have clearly different sequences: the Camino sacramental o de Misa connects Vis and Sames, while the other route runs from Sames via Precendi and Beyu Pen to Pen.

A mountain biking route heads towards Mirador de la Collada. From this viewpoint, you can look out over the gorge of the River Dobra and the Cornión massif. There is also a climb from Sames to Mirador de la Collada. Check road conditions and access before planning this climb. The Sierra de Trexeru also offers wide-ranging panoramic views across Amieva. Part of the Picos de Europa National Park also lies within the municipality of Amieva.

Sport climbing in Sames

Sames has an equipped sport-climbing area. Across the municipality of Amieva, four climbing areas offer a total of 85 routes of various types. These figures refer to two different scales: one sport-climbing area in Sames and the overall offering across four areas in the municipality. If you are interested in climbing, you can take this distinction into account when planning rather than attributing the municipality-wide route count to Sames alone.

Church and architectural history

Santa María de Mián is considered Amieva’s oldest religious building. The church was remodelled as a rural Romanesque church in the 13th and 14th centuries; it later suffered a fire. Nearby is the Casona de los García y Fernández, a house dating from the 16th century. Sames thus brings together historic landmarks from different periods: the church’s medieval remodelling and a house from a later century. Together, the two buildings offer a concrete reason to explore the village’s architectural history as well as its landscapes.

Choose accommodation to suit your plans

If you are looking for hotels in Sames, your travel interests can help guide your choice: are you especially interested in the village’s architectural history, the routes described here, the viewpoints or sport climbing? These topics offer different ways to shape your trip.

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