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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
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Published
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
1 Jun 2003
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852843632
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ISBN (10)
1852843632
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
450g
Pages
352
No. Maps
66
No. Photos
107
Originally Published
1 Jun 2003

Walking in the Cordillera Cantabrica

A mountaineering guide by Robin Walker

A guide to walking in the Cordillera Cantabrica mountain range in northern Spain. This guidebook describes 60 routes spread throughout the area from selected valley bases with easy access. All the routes are circular and can be done in a day. In difficulty they vary from straightforward, half-day outings to strenuous, full-day ascents. More...

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Seasons

Mainly April until November, although winter snow offers good ski traversing possibilities. Read More... Wettest in early spring, with rain returning in October.

Centres

Sena de Luna and San Eniliano in W. Leon, Pola de Somiedo in W. Asturias, La Vicella and Riano in Read More... E. Leon, Felechosa and Arriondas in E. Asturias, Cervera de Pisuerga in the Palencia and Cantabria region.

Difficulty

Most of the walking in high mountain terrain, requiring an appropriate level of fitness, equipment Read More... and experience.

Must See

Peace and solitude, subtle but grandiose beauty, good walking terrain and a sense of history!
 
 

Walking in the Cordillera Cantabrica is a mountaineering guide to one of Spain’s premier ranges, and includes detailed descriptions for 60 routes spread around the whole of this magnificent mountain chain. Based on selected valley bases, the routes are readily accessed, thus minimising travel time. All of the routes can be done in a day and all are circular, whilst in difficulty they vary from straightforward, half-day outings to strenuous, full-day ascents demanding fitness, good overall mountain skills, and the ability to deal with short sections of scrambling.

This guide is complemented by articles on four specialist topics of interest to any who wish to know the range in greater depth: place-names, transhumance, the Civil War and alpine flora. The Cordillera Cantabrica is currently home to a total of nine protected areas, including three UN-designated areas.

 
 
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