CAMALEÑO GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A gentle, interpretive circuit through Lloroza in Los Picos de Europa
A guided circular route from the upper station of the Fuente Dé cable car that reveals the origin of these mountains and visits Canal de la Jenduda, the Lloroza lakes and views over the Valle de Áliva.
A gentle, interpretive circuit through Lloroza in Los Picos de Europa.
Adéntrate en Los Picos de Europa con esta ruta circular en la zona de Lloroza: un paseo interpretativo que combina praderas de montaña, miradores sobre la Canal de la Jenduda, lagos de alta montaña y la cima de La Sierruca, con explicaciones del origen del macizo mientras se disfruta del paisaje.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Canal de la Jenduda and panoramic overlooks
A mandatory stop at the entrance to the Canal de la Jenduda offers the route’s most dramatic views; the itinerary emphasizes these vantage points from the station superior and later from La Sierruca over the Valle de Áliva.
Lagos de Lloroza, fragile mountain tarns
The circuit visits the Lloroza lakes — virgin, high-mountain pools that can dry out at the end of summer if rainfall is scarce — giving a clear sense of seasonal ecology in the Picos.
Easy, interpretive walking suitable for families
Designed for all audiences and described as ideal with children, the route does not require a high level of fitness and is led by a qualified guide who interprets landscape and geology along easy tracks and prairies.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The activity begins at the lower cable‑car store and, after an ascent in the teleférico included in the price, unfolds as a relaxed circular walk across the Lloroza meadows. Along the route the guide pauses to explain the mountain origins, you climb a short, steeper section to La Sierruca for wide views over Áliva, inspect the Canal de la Jenduda and pass by the Lloroza lakes before returning across the Sierruca—often encountering horses and other animals on the descent.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this route suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring mountain boots or trail running shoes with good grip, a comfortable mountain trouser, thermal shirt, fleece, windbreaker, hat, sunglasses, SPF‑30+ sunscreen, a backpack with water and snacks, and a buff or neck gaiter.
The activity includes a qualified guide for the duration, round‑trip teleférico tickets and civil liability and accident insurance; reserve at least one day in advance to arrange the cable‑car tickets and note the route depends on the cable car and weather conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the route take?
Around 3.5 hours approximately.
Where do we meet?
At the operator's shop at the lower station of the teleférico, where participants receive their cable‑car tickets.
Are cable‑car tickets included?
Yes — the price includes round‑trip teleférico tickets.
Do I need to reserve in advance?
Yes; because tickets for the teleférico are included, you should reserve at least one day in advance so the operator can manage ticketing.
What happens if the cable car or weather prevents the outing?
If the teleférico is unavailable or weather conditions prevent the activity, the route could be postponed to another day or the operator may refund the trip.
Is the route suitable for children and people with low fitness?
Yes — the route is described as suitable for all audiences and ideal with children, and it does not require a high level of physical fitness.