The valley formed by the Montovo stream is a precise starting point for understanding Llamoso. The village preserves examples of traditional architecture; at the same time, a mountain biking circuit reaches Llamoso and a hiking route passes through the village. Cultural history and physical activity thus offer different perspectives. When planning a trip, you can compare the specific routes with your own interests: should your tour follow the named paths, or is the village’s history the main focus?
Church, Architecture and the Past
The church of Llamoso is dedicated to Santa María Magdalena. Together with the examples of traditional architecture preserved in the village, it offers a concrete way to explore the area’s architectural and local history: through the dedication of a single religious building, and through the architectural forms passed down over time. Llamoso’s medieval origins are linked to a document from 1164.
A separate archaeological thread leads to the Ídolo de Llamoso. The figure was discovered near Llamoso in 1957 and is described as a gynomorphic figure; a Bronze Age origin is possible. Two different periods are therefore associated with the site: Llamoso’s origins are considered medieval, while the Bronze Age remains a possible origin for the Ídolo. The Ídolo is currently held at the Archaeological Museum of Oviedo. If you are planning a museum visit, check its current location and whether the object is on display there beforehand.
Comparing Cycling Routes and the Hiking Trail
The BTT 6 – Belmonte/Balmonte mountain biking route is a circuit that reaches Llamoso and runs through the Sierra de Conto and along the Camín Real de la Mesa. The section from Llamoso initially follows the road past Montoubu. Then a path runs through the Montoubu valley to Alto de La Casa, where the route joins the GR 101 Camín Real de la Mesa and the GR 109 Asturias Interior. Conditions on the route can vary; check them before setting out.
The Puente Llamoso–Peña Porcabezas–Dolia–Covasil–Belmonte hiking route passes through Llamoso. It begins at Puente Llamoso; another section runs from the upper part of Llamoso along a path through the Valle de La Forcada to the Camín Real de La Mesa. The Camín Real de la Mesa is a reference point for both routes, but the sections described differ: BTT 6 mentions Montoubu and Alto de La Casa, while the hiking route mentions the Valle de La Forcada and the upper part of Llamoso. Check trail conditions before your hike.
Getting to Llamoso
The road connection is via the BE-2, which branches off the AS-227. Check current road conditions before driving. A 2025 overview lists the “Cruce L.lamosu” and “Casa Sol” stops in Llamoso for CTA line 206. Check the current timetable before including these stops in your plans.
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