The Chapel of San Julián lies in the centre of Sotu l’Ensertal, and the village also appears in several route descriptions. Soto De La Ensertal can therefore be explored through two specific themes: its local cultural heritage and routes connecting it with Mestas de Con, Intriago or El Tabayón. For planning purposes, it helps to consider the routes separately rather than treating them as one combined circular route.
The Chapel of San Julián in the Village Centre
The Ermita de San Julián de Sotu l’Ensertal is listed in a 2020 entry in the Inventory of Cultural Heritage of Asturias as both an inventoried building (IPCA-EI) and an inventoried archaeological site (IPCA-Y). The two categories classify the chapel as both a structure and an archaeological site. Its architectural features include a square chancel, a nave and a portico on the west side. These terms help clarify the description: the chancel and nave refer to different parts of the religious building, while the portico is located at the west side as an entrance porch.
The chapel is in the centre of Sotu l’Ensertal, on the road that connects Mestas de Con and the AS-114 with the hamlet. This links the cultural heritage to a specific way of finding your bearings in the village: the chapel’s location and the named road connection provide two distinct reference points for the village centre and its link to the surrounding area.
Routes with Different Points of Reference
The “Por las Vegas del Güeña” route runs from Mestas de Con via a minor road to Soto de la Ensertal and Intriago. For the journey to Cangas de Onís, the route description gives two options: via the main road or via Teleña, Abamia and Corao. This lets you distinguish between the two routes by their respective corridors.
Another route description, Mestas de Con–Abamia–Corao, identifies El Tabayón as the access point to Sotu l’Ensertal after crossing the small wood of Socueva. This route focuses on the wood and the access point, whereas the “Por las Vegas del Güeña” route gives the sequence Mestas de Con, Soto de la Ensertal and Intriago. When comparing the route details for your plans, it helps to pay attention to these different points of reference.
A route description published in 2023 for the area around Soto de la Ensertal describes a route as suitable for hiking and mountain biking. It follows livestock tracks throughout, with some paved sections. This gives you a specific idea of the surface: livestock tracks define the route, with asphalt added in some sections. Both hiking and mountain biking are mentioned, but the route is not described as paved throughout.
Getting There and Choosing Accommodation
The bus route data available in November 2025 lists the Sotu l’Ensertal stop on the outbound journey of bus route Z-0091 from Llano de Con to IES Rey Pelayo. If you are considering this connection for your journey, check the current timetable for your travel date and the correct direction.
La Caviana is an accommodation offering rural holiday apartments in Soto de la Ensartal, Cangas de Onís. If you are looking for this type of accommodation, La Caviana is a specific option to consider. Check availability for your dates before finalising your overnight stay.
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