La Garganta Divina

The tourist destination Montaña de Riaño invites visitors to discover one of the most spectacular hiking routes in Spain: the Cares Route, also known as the Divine Gorge. This highly scenic trail, located in the heart of the Leonese side of the Picos de Europa, is an essential experience for lovers of nature tourism in León, mountain hiking, and direct contact with high-mountain natural environments.

The Cares Route runs along the impressive gorge carved by the Cares River, whose course has shaped this spectacular canyon over thousands of years between sheer rock walls. Following ancient mountain paths that connect pastoral tradition with the history of the territory, visitors travel through a unique setting linked to the legacy of the ancient Vadinienses, where they can experience the pure essence of active tourism and hiking on the Leonese side of the Picos de Europa, surrounded by landscapes of outstanding ecological value and biodiversity.

Along the route, travelers can enjoy wildlife observation such as mountain goats, birds of prey, and other emblematic species of the Cantabrian Mountains, making this trail an ideal choice for animal lovers, nature photography enthusiasts, and sustainable tourism.

*Header photos: Montaña de Riaño and the Town Hall of Posada de Valdeón