What to do in Llanera
Plans, activities and things to see in Llanera
Llanera
About Llanera
Llanera is a council area in central Asturias, located between Oviedo and Avilés, combining the accessibility of Asturias's urban core with proximity to mountain natural environments. To the east of the council area, the Sierra del Aramo concentrates the comarca's most demanding mountain biking and hiking routes, with summits exceeding 1,700 metres and high meadows inhabited by capercaillies and bears. The Pajares Pass, reachable in less than an hour, extends the winter offer with cross-country...
Llanera is a council area in central Asturias, located between Oviedo and Avilés, combining the accessibility of Asturias's urban core with proximity to mountain natural environments. To the east of the council area, the Sierra del Aramo concentrates the comarca's most demanding mountain biking and hiking routes, with summits exceeding 1,700 metres and high meadows inhabited by capercaillies and bears. The Pajares Pass, reachable in less than an hour, extends the winter offer with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Cycle touring is one of the most popular activities in the area, with routes following rural tracks and minor roads through the central Asturian council areas among granaries and stone villages. Horse riding is part of the local equestrian tradition, with local companies organising rides through the meadows and Atlantic forests of the council area. The local trail network allows exploration of the territory combining forest sections with villages of Asturian rural architecture.
Highlights
- • Mountain biking and hiking in the Sierra del Aramo, with summits above 1,700 m
- • Horse riding through meadows and Atlantic forests of the council area
- • Cycle touring along rural tracks through central Asturian council areas
- • Access to Pajares Pass for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Best time to visit
Spring and summer are the best times for mountain biking and hiking in the Sierra del Aramo, with long days and snow-free summits. Autumn is ideal for horse riding and cycle touring with the Atlantic forests at their most colourful. Winter allows access to snowshoeing at Pajares.
Practical tips
For routes in the Sierra del Aramo, weather can change quickly even in summer: bring warm layers and a waterproof even if you set out in sunshine. The damp Atlantic ground makes tracks slippery at any time of year.