Around Dego, riverside paths on the Sella, hikes of varying lengths and local festival traditions take center stage. When planning, the first consideration is whether you are looking for a short path by the river, a longer series of trails or a circular hike starting from Dego. The historic sites along the routes also give your stay a distinctive focus.

Riverside paths between Dego and the Sella

One visitor route starts at the Puente Romano de Cangas de Onís and follows the Sella towards Soto de Dego and Dego. The riverside path to Soto de Degu is 800 meters long and runs beneath dense riverside vegetation. From Soto de Degu, a two-kilometer stretch follows a broad agricultural track alongside the Sella to Avalle. From there, the riverside route continues along a path parallel to the river to Santianes de Tornín.

The distances provide a concrete comparison: the path to Soto is 800 meters, and the stretch from Soto to Avalle is two kilometers. A route along the Sella through Soto de Dego, Dego, Avalle and Santianes de Tornín also passes rural buildings and a recently restored church in the vernacular style. Conditions on the agricultural track may change; check local conditions before setting out.

An extension of the riverside path from Cangas de Onís crosses the Puentón to Parres, then follows a small path along the riverbank to Soto de Degu. This route should be distinguished from the visitor route starting at the Puente Romano: here, the Puentón is the crossing mentioned, while the other route starts at the Puente Romano.

Hikes with different routes

The 9-kilometer Dego–Aballe–Collado de Andrín–Aballe–Dego circular route starts in Dego and passes through the neighboring village of Aballe. From there, it climbs to the Collado de Andrín along a path that is partly sunny and partly shaded. When hiked on July 29, 2018, the route was rated easy. Trail maintenance may vary; check conditions before setting out.

A route from Dego to Cangas de Onís passes the Iglesia de San Pedro, Morterolo, Llanu el Cura and the Capilla de San Antonio. Another route passes the Iglesia de San Pedro, the Olla de San Vicente, the Puente Dobra and the Iglesia de Santa María. The corresponding distance markers are at 1.0 kilometers at the Iglesia de San Pedro, 7.9 kilometers at the Olla de San Vicente, 10.2 kilometers at the Puente Dobra and 17.5 kilometers at the Iglesia de Santa María. The 17.5-kilometer marker therefore indicates the waypoint at the church, not a total distance extending beyond it. Conditions on these hiking trails may also change; check them in advance.

Local history and festival traditions

The history of the parish of San Pedro de Dego connects several places: by order of the diocese, Dego, Avalle, Collau l’Andrín and Santianes de Tornín formed a parish in the archpriesthood of Parres in 1886. This historical context complements the walking routes with a glimpse into the area's religious history.

The Fiestas de la Reina de los Ángeles are associated with Dego and Avalle. The traditional celebration in San Pedro de Degu includes a Mass followed by a procession carrying the image of the Reina de los Ángeles. Check the dates and current arrangements locally before traveling. Agriculture also shapes the area: Dego lies in a region traditionally devoted to growing fabas.

Scenery and accommodation

The El Jabar de Degu accommodation in Dego offers panoramic views of the Sella River valley and the Picos de Europa from its outdoor area. The municipality of Parres also has active tourism offerings on the Sella, including river trips and opportunities for outdoor recreation. These activities are part of the wider Parres area; the riverside paths and hikes described here give you concrete points of reference for choosing what to focus on in and around Dego.

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