When planning a trip to Telledo, there are two clearly distinct ways to get around: a very difficult road cycling route and a circular walk starting in Los Pontones. Churches and the El Curul.lu de Reconcos archaeological site add architectural history and archaeology to the picture. You can tailor your stay to focus on a sporting route, a circular walk or historical details.
Road Cycling Route and Circular Walk
The Campumanes–Alto de La Cubilla road cycling route runs in a straight line from Campumanes to La Cubilla and passes through Teyeo. It is 28 kilometres long and has a cumulative elevation gain of 1,633 metres; it is considered very difficult. Before setting out, check the route, road conditions and any access restrictions. The route initially passes through woodland consisting mainly of oak trees; the forests then give way to high-mountain scenery with views of Las Ubiñas.
The circular walking route starting in Los Pontones begins at the large car park of the parish church of Santa María de Telledo and follows the Camino de Pajares. This gives you two different types of route to choose from: a linear road cycling route and a circular walk. Check trail conditions before setting out, as they can change.
Churches and Architecture
The church in Telledo has been extensively restored. Its only surviving old feature is a chapel to the left of the presbytery. The chapel has a groin vault and an entrance framed by stonework.
The church of San Adrián de Telledo has a single-nave body and a square presbytery. A sacristy attached to the left side and a porch along the façade and right side complete the building. The bell gable bears the coat of arms of a noble house that no longer exists. A description from 2012 also mentions four yew trees at the parish church of Santa María de Telledo in Los Pontones.
El Curul.lu de Reconcos
The El Curul.lu de Reconcos archaeological site is in Reconcos, in the parish of Teyeo, and is also known as El Curuchu and Campa’l Castiichu. It is a fortified promontory with a small upper enclosure, three stepped terraces and a large defensive ditch. The monumental ditch could indicate a Roman phase, though its date is uncertain.
El Curul.lu de Reconcos is included in the Inventory of Cultural Heritage of Asturias (IPCA) and the urban planning catalogue of the Lena municipality. It was added to the IPCA on 23 December 2013. Its layout, terraces and defensive ditch give the site a clearly recognisable archaeological profile.
The Wider Asturian Setting
Las Ubiñas-La Mesa Natural Park lies in central Asturias and encompasses the municipalities of Lena, Quirós and Teverga. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2012. It provides a regional perspective alongside the local churches, paths and archaeological traces.
A Historical Festival Date
The festival in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Los Pontones–Teyeo was scheduled for 19, 20 and 21 September 2025. The programme included a traditional Gran Corderada at 9:30 p.m. in the festival grounds. It included corderu a la estaca, salad, dessert, bread, wine, lemonade, coffee and a liqueur. These details refer to the 2025 festival programme.
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For the wider travel guide, see: Lena.
