Things You Need To Know To Visit The Naranjo De Bulnes

One of the most visited national parks in Spain is the Picos de Europa. The peak that is best known is the Urriellu peak, also called Naranjo de Bulnes. In case you want to go up to the base, we are going to tell you some tips and tricks to visit it.

The Naranjo de Bulnes

The climb is difficult. It is true that walking we can walk to the base of the great stone block that is what gives its name to the famous peak. But remember, the block itself can only be climbed by climbing.

All who visit it agree that the Picos de Europa are among the most beautiful landscapes on the Iberian Peninsula. The name was given by the sailors. They are the ones who used to use it as a reference point to see Europe from the Atlantic Ocean.

Its height is 2519 meters, which end in almost 600 meters of vertical wall. The top of the Naranjo is a tremendous limestone block that usually gives the impression of being painted orange when the star king hits it squarely with its rays. We are facing a show that is worth seeing.

What routes of ascent to the Naranjo do I need to know?

There are two main routes to climb Naranjo de Bulnes, one of them being simpler than the other. Let’s see both so you can decide which one you are going to promote.

Poncebos Bridge Route

This is the one that is used the most. Puente Poncebos is where the beautiful Ruta del Cares begins or ends, depending on the visitors. If you take this route, it is worth enjoying the Cares River Gorge. The road to the Naranjo starts out being quite flat. In this area you will climb waterfalls and small streams.

The route gets progressively more complicated. However, the truth is that a series of mountain ropes and cables have been placed to facilitate the work. When you have been walking for about two hours, you will find a climb of almost 500 meters in 2 or 3 kilometers.

Once you go up an important slope, you have to turn left to continue climbing, although in a lighter way for another 3 or 4 hours. The good thing is that you will be able to see the Naranjo de Bulnes in the distance, which gives strength for the remaining section. Courage now for all!

Climb from Sotres

The town of Sotres is about 400 meters higher than Puente Poncebos. This saves you a bit of climbing, even if you move away from the Naranjo.

In a couple of hours you reach the beautiful town of Bulnes. In case you want to save yourself more, there is a cable car that goes to the town. In any case, the climb is easy and the aforementioned cable car is not very cheap.

The path to the Naranjo becomes progressively more complicated and you are not going to get rid of important steep slopes. Of course, it is simpler than the Puente Poncebos route. Something important is that you can see the Naranjo, it is something that always encourages. But the bad part, which also exists, is that you have to get to Sotres by car and the road is not the best.

Helpful Tips You Should Know

We want to give you some more advice. Pay attention because they can be very useful:

• Boots are important, since they are not easy routes to do with sneakers.
• Water is important and you will need it, in the same way as a raincoat and sunscreen. Do not forget that in Asturias and more in the mountains the climate is changeable.
• It is better not to go alone, as there are complicated sections. The best thing always in the mountains is to be accompanied.

• Fog is a danger that exists, if you see it complicated, come back.
• We have to be aware of the forces we have, so we must do the routes whenever we feel capable.

For the rest, we advise you to visit the Naranjo de Bulnes. In addition, the area is well worth it and it is an experience that you will never forget. Courage, it will be a wonderful experience!