Route 1: Barruelo de Santullán - Balboa Cervera de Pisuerga - Triollo
Stage 2 belonging to Route 1: Barruelo de Santullán - Balboa
Linear route of 24.3 km in length and an estimated duration of 2 hours 10 minutes with a gradient of 450 meters. Forest track (38%) and road (62%). High difficulty. Recommended time: spring to autumn; In winter there may be sections closed with snow on the route between Rebanal de las Llantas and Alto de La Varga.
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Tips and recommendations
This stage crosses high areas, where the rigors of the climate can be very pronounced at any time of the year. Therefore, it is advisable to be prepared for unexpected weather changes (fog, rain, cold, strong sunshine).
It is recommended to replenish the canteen at the town fountains.
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- Rebanal
From Rebanal to Triollo LENGTH: 8.7 km. DURATION: 50 minutes. SLOPE: 310 m. TYPE OF ROAD: forest track (53%) and road (47%). DIFFICULTY OF THE SECTION: high. RECOMMENDED TIME: from...
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