Mapa:
3, El Achichuelo footpath
- 3 h 35 min
- 9.3 km
Achichuelo (00 min) Start at the shelter of Achichuelo and travel the road parallel to the Iregua River, without crossing the bridge. Down the road, the trail continues among beeches and pines along the river bank. Afterwards there is a route that leads back to the road up to Puente Ra. Puente Ra (40 min) After crossing the bridge turn left to climb the route that leads to the Chapel. Climb the 55 stone steps and arrive at the square. Chapel (1 h) Behind the Chilena Fountain, take the traditional path to Villoslada. Follow the wire fence to ascend between pines and descend to the La Romanizosa Fountain. Cross a trail and descend to Las Rameras Ravine. Las Rameras Ravine (2 h) Continue on the trail and turn left down a footpath that goes up the Iregua River stream. Cross the bridge to arrive at the shelter. Achichuelo (2 h 35 min) End of the hike.
Achichuelo - La Blanca
Puente Ra
Lomos de Orio Chapel
Achichuelo - La Blanca
Señalización
- Orange and green markers
Natural values
Extensively-wooded mountain area. The route goes through extensive beech groves, Scots pine woods, as well as willows and hazelnut trees growing on the banks of the Iregua River. Next to the Lomos de Orio Chapel, there is some interesting pastureland with ashes. Apart from being a Natural Park, this area is included within the land under the Natura 2000 network (Mountain ranges of Demanda, Urbión, Cebollera and Cameros), which comprises both the SPAB (Special Protection Area for Birds) and the SCI (Site of Community Importance) previously designated with that same denomination.
Información turística
Natural Park Interpretative Centre. Villoslada de Cameros. Phone 941 468216 Fax 941 468224
Transhumance Centre. Venta de Piqueras N-111, km 272. Phone 941 468216 Fax 941 468224
Patchwork Centre. Villoslada de Cameros. Phone 941 468068 / 941 468174
Ethnographic Museum. San Andrés, Lumbreras hamlet. Phone 941 468025 / 941 468245
Cameros El Hórreo Tourist Office. Pradillo. Phone 941 462151
SERVICES
VILLOSLADA DE CAMEROS
Restaurante Corona. Bar, restaurant. Phone 941 468005
Posada Hoyos de Iregua. Restaurant, accommodation. Phone 941 468273 / 666 413 481
Camping Site Los Cameros 1st Category Road to the Lomos de Orio Chapel, km 3. Phone 941 747021. Bar, restaurant Phone 941 747081
Rural House El Quemao. Accommodation. Phone 941 468242 / 647 958 241
Rural House Sancho Viejo. Accommodation; for rent in full. Mobile 608 571 348 / 647 571 348
Rural House Casa del Viejo Ayuntamiento. Accommodation; for rent in full. Mobile 629 077 004
Rural House La Media Legua. For rent in full or by the room. Mobile 659 908 306
LUMBRERAS
Venta de Piqueras. Next to road N-111, km 272. Bar, restaurant, accommodation. Phone 941 468144
Albergue El Asilo. Accommodation, leisure and nature activities, rental of climbing and sports equipment. Phone 941 468262 / 666 252 798
Rural House Casa Isabel. Accommodation. Phone 941 468088 / 679 830 248 / 941 204182
Rural House Casa Arca. Accommodation; for rent in full. Phone 941 228074 / 689 589 023
VILLANUEVA DE CAMEROS
Petrol station (Villanueva de Cameros). Phone 941 462308
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
For more tourist information, visit www.lariojaturismo.com
