San Isidro can be explored from several clearly named starting points. These include Puente de Wamba, the El Praíco recreation area and Puerto de San Isidro. They lead to different trails and landscape features; a specific walking time is also given for the Camino de Wamba. These differences help you plan excursions for your stay.
Trails to Collada del Acebal and Lago Ausente
The Camino de Wamba starts at Puente de Wamba in San Isidro and runs for 5.3 kilometres one way to Collada del Acebal. The walking time is about one hour and 30 minutes. The distance and time are for one way, not a round trip. So if you plan to take this trail, bear in mind that the figures do not cover both the outward and return journeys. Conditions in the high mountains can vary depending on the season.
The El Praíco recreation area is very close to the Wamba trailhead. The PR-LE 26 hiking trail to Lago Ausente starts there. A trail to this lake also starts at Puerto de San Isidro. Lago Ausente is a wetland of glacial origin in the regional park. This means there are different starting points to choose from for a visit to the lake, while the Camino de Wamba describes a different trail option, with Collada del Acebal as its destination.
Near Puerto de San Isidro, a recreation area lies beside a stream that flows down from the pass. Routes climbing to the lakes Ausente and Ubales are accessible from there. Conditions on high-mountain trails and at their access points can vary seasonally. So check the current conditions before setting out.
Mountain Resort and Landscape
The San Isidro ski and mountain resort is in the Cantabrian Mountains and within the regional park. The winter and mountain resort opened in 1974. Its history adds a specific dimension to the development of the area, alongside its trails and lakes. Together, these offer several reasons to discover San Isidro: the route to Collada del Acebal, the trails to the glacial wetland, and the history of the resort.
Getting There and Finding Your Way
San Isidro resort can be reached from León via the LE-332 and from Asturias via the AS-253. For another distance reference, the FEVE railway station in Boñar is 35 kilometres from the resort. The road connections and the distance to the railway station provide different information for planning your journey.
In nearby Puebla de Lillo, the Casa del Parque Valle del Porma provides information about planning your visit and the regional park's public facilities. These include marked hiking trails, recreation areas and viewpoints. This information point complements the specific trailheads with an overview of how to plan your visit and the park's facilities.
Traces of the Pilgrim Route
The history of pilgrims is also part of the region's story: in the past, San Isidro and Puebla de Lillo had hospitals for pilgrims travelling the Northern Way of St James between Oviedo and León. Today, these former hospitals survive only in memories and ruins. The range of themes therefore extends from trails through mountain landscapes to historic stops along the pilgrimage route.
Holiday Apartment and Trip Planning
If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay in San Isidro, let your interests guide your plans. The Camino de Wamba has a specified one-way walking time; for trails to Lago Ausente, several named starting points are available, and the route to Lake Ubales is another option to consider. The pilgrimage history adds a cultural dimension to the nature and hiking themes. First decide what you want your trip to focus on, then plan your excursions around the relevant starting points.
For the wider travel overview: Puebla De Lillo.
