For a stay in La Robellada, you can plan around three different route profiles: a hiking route to Pico Ibeu, an easy cycling loop and a longer, difficult cycling loop. This offers a range of outdoor activities, from elevation gain and summit views to routes across open pastureland. San Antonio Church and La Esperanza, one of the most important patron-saint festivals in OnĂs, provide a cultural contrast.
Hiking to Pico Ibeu
The S5 leads to Pico Ibeu and has 530 metres of ascent and 530 metres of descent; its maximum elevation is 868 metres. These figures describe different aspects: the ascent and descent show the route’s elevation profile, while the maximum elevation marks its highest point. From the summit on the hiking route, there are views of the Picos de Europa, the Cantabrian Sea, and the Sueve and Cuera mountain ranges. If you want to assess a hike by its elevation profile and views, these figures and landscape features provide a concrete basis.
Two cycling loops with different profiles
The easy B5 is a 10.4-kilometre loop from AvĂn through La Robellada and El Pedroso to Benia, passing through La Robellada. It follows minor roads with little traffic; two short sections use the AS-114, where there is a hard shoulder. This difference in road type matters when planning the ride. La Duesa car park is a possible starting point; check the parking information again before travelling.
The difficult B8 is a 17.6-kilometre loop from OnĂs to Cabrales via Collado de los Buitres; its route includes La Robellada. It combines tracks, vehicle ruts, open pastureland and shortcuts along narrow paths. Panoramic views of the Sierra del Cuera, the sea and the eastern part of the Picos de Europa are also part of the route. Compared with the easy B5, the B8 is longer and more challenging; its difficulty rating and route conditions provide two concrete points of comparison. Road and path conditions can change, so check them before setting out.
Church and patron-saint festival
San Antonio Church in La Robellada has a single nave. Its timber roof has two sloping sides; other features include a square chancel, round-arched portals and a notable Baroque high altar. The church was rebuilt after suffering severe damage during the Civil War.
La Esperanza in La Robellada is one of the most important patron-saint festivals in OnĂs. Traditional customs at patron-saint festivals in OnĂs include dances, the presentation of a bundle of bread, unmarried women in traditional dress, and songs accompanied by tambourine and drum. Specific festival details can vary from year to year. If you want to time your trip around La Esperanza, check the dates separately.
Plan your stay
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in La Robellada, first decide which activity you want your stay to focus on. For the hike to Pico Ibeu, ascent and descent figures and summit elevation are different measures from the length and difficulty ratings of the B5 and B8. This comparison can help you decide what you want to focus on during your trip before comparing accommodation.
More destinations
Discover more destinations: Las Arenas, Villademoros, Ribadesella, Caspio La Vega, Buelna, La Arquera, Meluerda, Serantes
For the main travel overview: Asturias.
