Trekking through the natural parks of Asturias

Trekking in the Redes Natural Park · 4 days in Brañagallones

Four days of trekking through Redes Natural Park with three nights at the Brañagallones refuge. 51 km of beech forests, lakes and mountain pastures with a certified guide.

In Parque Natural de Redes · Principality of Asturias

Trek · 3 nights Moderate

From 460 € /person

No commitment · We design it with you

At a glance

51 km of trails through the heart of Redes Natural Park.
3 nights at the Brañagallones refuge, right in the glacial valley.
Half board included: dinner and breakfast each day.
Certified mountain guide throughout the tour.
Redes Natural Park, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

What you'll experience

Ascent to Brañagallones

Meeting in Bezanes and ascent along the forest track among beech forests to the glacial cirque of Brañagallones (1,240 m). Check-in at the refuge, briefing on the crossing and first mountain dinner.
Lakes of Ubales

Journey to Lake Ubales, of glacial origin, at the foot of Pico Cascayón. One of the most beautiful panoramas in Redes, among peaks and high meadows. Return to the refuge.
Meadows and beech forests

Circular route through the summer pastures and beech forests surrounding Brañagallones, with time to observe the park’s wildlife. Last night at the refuge.
Descent to Bezanes

Breakfast and leisurely descent back to Bezanes, completing the 51 km of the crossing. Group farewell mid-morning.

What's included

This is what the bundle covers. If you want to tweak something, we'll sort it in the proposal.

Lodging

3 nights at the Brañagallones refuge

Three nights in the Brañagallones mountain shelter (1,240 m), right in the glacial cirque. Bunk beds, shared bathrooms and home-cooked meals. A unique lodging: it’s the heart of this trek.

Meals

Half-board and mountain picnic

Dinner and breakfast each day at the refuge, plus a picnic option for the routes. Asturian mountain cuisine: *potes*, *fabada*, local cheeses and homemade desserts.

Extras

Briefing and welcome

Meeting with the guide in Bezanes, distribution of shared equipment and explanation of the trek, the stages and the refuge rules before starting to walk.
Climb to the refuge among beech forests

Ascent from Bezanes along the forest track to the Brañagallones meadow, gaining 600 m of elevation through woodland. Check-in at the refuge and first mountain dinner.
To the glacial lake of Ubales

Journey to Lake Ubales, at the foot of Pico Cascayón, with one of the best views of Redes. Return to the refuge at dusk.
Summer pastures and forest

Circular route through the pastures and beech forests surrounding Brañagallones, with time to observe the park's wildlife. Last night at the refuge.
Titled guide, collective equipment and insurance.

Mountain guide AEGM-UIMLA for four days, collective safety equipment and accident insurance included in the price.

Included

· Certified mountain guide (AEGM-UIMLA) for the four days.
· 3 nights at the Brañagallones refuge (1,240 m)
· Half-board basis: dinner and breakfast each day.
· Mountain gear team
· Accident insurance

Not included

· Transportation to Bezanes (starting point) and back.
· Lunches and unspecified picnics.
· Drinks not included in the half-board basis.
· Personal mountain equipment (boots, backpack, warm clothing)
· Any service not detailed in the inclusions.

Choose your option

The plan is the same in all of them. Only what you pick here changes.

Half-board and mountain picnic · Dinner and breakfast each day at the refuge, plus a picnic option for the routes. Asturian mountain cuisine: *potes*, *fabada*, local cheeses and homemade desserts.

Standard menu

Traditional Asturian mountain cuisine, abundant and energetic to replenish after the hike.
Vegetarian menu

Vegetarian half-board option, please advise when booking.

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

The glacial valley of Brañagallones, in the heart of Redes Natural Park

Majadas y hayedos rodeando la vega de Brañagallones

Heading to Lake Ubales, of glacial origin, in Redes.

Vista de Los Arrudos desde el lago Ubales, en Redes

The area

Redes Natural Park occupies the municipalities of Caso and Sobrescobio, in central-eastern Asturias. It’s a world of beech forests on the shady slopes, glacial cirques and high peaks like Pico Torres, where bears, chamois and capercaillie still roam. Brañagallones, its most famous glacial valley, is the perfect base camp.

Oviedo — 60 km · 1.2 h
Gijón — 80 km · 1.4 h
León — 100 km · 1.8 h

By plane: Asturias airport (OVD), just over an hour’s drive from the starting point.

By car: the trek starts in Bezanes (Caso municipality), where there is ample parking. Access is via the AS-17 and the Tarna road from Oviedo. From Bezanes, a forest track leads up to the Brañagallones refuge.

We will indicate the exact meeting point and time upon booking confirmation.

Parque Natural de Redes Principality of Asturias

Price calendar

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

From	To	Price per person	Season
1 May 2026	14 Jun 2026	460 €	Primavera: deshielo y cascadas
15 Jun 2026	15 Sept 2026	490 €	Verano: refugio abierto, mejor clima
16 Sept 2026	31 Oct 2026	460 €	Otoño: hayedos en cobre

Who this fits

With friends Adventure Ecotourism Disconnection

For those who enjoy several consecutive days of walking and are charmed by sleeping in a mountain refuge without luxuries. Ideal for groups of friends, couples or organized groups. Requires good physical condition for 4-5 hours of daily hiking with elevation gain, but does not require technical experience.

Frequently asked

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How many kilometers are walked?

The entire trek adds up to 51 km spread over four days, with stages of 4 to 5 hours of walking. The first and last day include the ascent and descent to the mountain shelter.

How is the Brañagallones shelter?

It’s a mountain refuge right in the glacial valley, simple and cozy: bunk beds, shared bathrooms and home-cooked meals. You’ll sleep in the same place for three nights, without changing accommodations.

What does half board include?

Dinner and breakfast each day at the refuge. Lunches during the routes are not included unless otherwise stated; we recommend bringing a picnic or coordinating with us.

Do I need mountain experience?

No technical experience is required. It’s helpful to be in good physical shape for walking 4-5 hours daily with elevation gain several days in a row. The guide adjusts the pace to suit the group.

How do you book this combination package?

Write to us and we’ll finalize the details with you: we confirm dates based on refuge availability, adjust the group and answer any questions before the trek.

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