This trail follows the route of the Camino Real, which connected San Vicente de la Barquera with Medina de Rioseco trade fair and Toledo. It requires you to be physically fit due to the steepness of the terrain. The route starts in Tudanca so you should leave your car in the parking lot at the entrance of the town. You go up to the highest part of the village and then, to the right if you’re facing south, you’ll take a concrete path. This will take you to the Santuco de Hoz where the trail starts to go downhill. The ‘santucos’ are small shrines with religious imagery that are set along the main roads. They were a way to protect the walkers’ souls.

You’ll come across a fork in the road with a concrete path that leads to the Las Nieves hermitage. If you want you can go see it and return to the fork. However, at the fork in the road, take the path to the right which is a trail that will lead you to the Sobayo cabins. These structures are quite common in cattle areas, as they’re a refuge for the livestock during the cold winters.

Once you pass the cabins, leave the path and start to follow the trail next to the ravine. After crossing the river, you’ll see a path with large stone slabs. Continue through El Haya hill until you reach Collado de Pantrieme. From this point on you’ll go downhill until you reach Puente Pumar.

Technical information and recommendations:

►  Starts and ends: Tudanca -  Puente Pumar
►  Length: 9,50 km
► Duration: 4h
► Level: moderate
► Type of track: linear
► Desnivel: It depends on the starting point. Consult the track
► Type of path: road and path 
► Signpost: partial
► Drinking water: a fountain in Tudanca

Notes:  
1. We recommend downloading the track of the route on your phone.
2. Wear good hiking shoes and take a walking stick.
3. Only leave your footprints on the ground: throw any trash you accumulate into the correct bin when you return.
4. Live in harmony with the environment: observe animals from a distance and respect the plants. If you walk quietly you may find some pleasant surprises.
 Download more information and track of the route HERE

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