A moderately difficult section of the GR-109 hiking route, a longer and more challenging mountain-biking loop through the Güeña Valley, and distinctive buildings give Labra a clear identity for a trip focused on activity and architecture. You can tailor your stay to the kind of discovery you want to prioritise.

Hiking the GR-109

Stage 4 of the GR-109 Asturias Interior is a 23.37-kilometre hiking route of moderate difficulty. Its length and rating provide a concrete basis for comparing the tour with the time available and the demands of your trip. After leaving Labra, the GR-109 follows a forest track through wooded areas characterised by ferns (Osmunda cinnamomea) and tree heath (Erica arborea). It also passes scattered groups of radiata pines (Pinus radiata) and a small stand of Pyrenean oaks (Quercus pyrenaica). This means you can assess the route not only by its distance and difficulty, but also by its described woodland vegetation. Trail conditions may change.

On the GR-109 stage from Benia to Cangas de Onís, Labra lies between Tárañu and Llueves. If you plan to walk this section, check the local waymarking before setting off.

Ride through the Güeña Valley

The Güeña Valley mountain-biking loop is 43.4 kilometres long, involves 1,650 metres of ascent and is rated highly difficult. It passes through Benia, Labra, Cangas, Nieda, Soto, Corao, Teleña and Mestas before returning to Benia. The more technically demanding section lies between Labra and Cangas on the slopes of Pico Arbolín. By comparison, the mountain-biking loop is longer than the 23.37-kilometre hiking route and is rated as more challenging; its 1,650 metres of ascent are also a distinct factor to consider when planning. Check current route information before setting out, as surfaces and trail conditions may change.

Architectural heritage in Labra

Torre de Pendás is a large fortified manor house, or tower house, associated with the Asturian rural nobility and dating from the 16th century. Its rectangular floor plan, three storeys, projecting cornice and hipped roof define its architecture.

The Church of San Bartolomé de Labra has a Latin-cross floor plan, a single-nave body, a flat-ended apse, buttresses and side porticoes. The Latin-cross plan describes the overall shape, while the single-nave body refers to the central longitudinal space. The apse, buttresses and porticoes complete this architectural layout.

The González de Teleña House in Labra is also called Casa de San Antonio because of the chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony, built onto its east side. The house includes a passageway running between walls, two storeys and an attic. An oratory was added to the house in the 18th century, when alterations were also made. Alongside the tower and church, the house, chapel and oratory thus represent distinct aspects of Labra’s architectural history.

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