Igena: Between Vernacular Architecture and Tours
Nine hórreos, traditional granaries, have been preserved in Igena. The Río Zardón also rises here. Alongside the cycling tours and the hike to Picu Mofrechu, these features give Igena a cultural and geographical character. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Igena, you can consider whether cycling, the hike or the local architectural style will play a bigger part in your stay.
Cycling Tours with Different Route Profiles
The cycling tour from Nueva to Cangas de Onís is short and follows local roads with little traffic. Its passes include Alto del Torno and Collado de Igena. The climb to Collado is gentler and shorter than the preceding one, making it possible to distinguish between two climbs with different characteristics along the route. Road conditions may change independently of the route description, so check them before setting out.
On the cycling tour from Cangas de Onís to Colombres, the highest point is at Collado de Igena. From there, the route follows a section with sharp bends towards Rinsena and into the valley of the same name. The Collado therefore plays a different role on the two tours: on the ride from Nueva to Cangas de Onís, one climb is compared with the preceding climb; on the ride to Colombres, the Collado marks the highest point before the section with sharp bends.
The Alto de Igena cycling tour follows a quiet route with very little traffic. Traffic conditions may vary from day to day, so take this into account when planning.
On Foot to Picu Mofrechu
The hiking route to Pico Mofrechu starts at Collada de Igena and ends at Pico Mofrechu. The estimated round-trip duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes. From the summit of Picu Mofrechu, you can see both the coast and the Picos de Europa. The time estimate covers the entire round trip; confirm access locally before setting out on the hike.
Continue Towards the Coast
The AS-340 allows you to continue towards the coast from the area around Igena, passing through the Llanes area. You can travel either via Nueva and Llamigo or via Posada and Puentenuevu. This gives you two named routes towards the coast. When planning, you can choose the sequence of places that best fits the rest of your journey.
For time planning, the hike has a specific estimated round-trip duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The cycling tours instead provide guidance on climbs, pass locations, traffic and sections with bends. These are different kinds of decision-making aids: an estimated tour duration on the one hand, and described route features on the other.
Discover more destinations: Labra, Perlleces, Tornín, Caño, Mestas De Con, Llenín, Cardes, Arriondas.
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