EXPLORA EL VALLE DEL NALÓN
Sigue el río. Descubre el Valle.

Naturaleza, patrimonio, paisajes y experiencias desde las montañas de Redes hasta el corazón minero de Asturias

Sigue el río y descubre un territorio que cambia a cada paso. Desde las montañas y bosques del Parque Natural de Redes, Reserva de la Biosfera, hasta los paisajes que conservan la memoria de la minería y la industria asturiana, el Valle del Nalón reúne naturaleza, patrimonio, pueblos, cultura y gastronomía a lo largo de un mismo valle.

Estos mapas interactivos te ayudarán a encontrar lugares imprescindibles, preparar tu escapada, recorrer senderos y rutas, descubrir un patrimonio industrial y minero único, contemplar el territorio desde miradores que te asombrarán o acercarte a las personas, productos y sabores de una cocina de carbón que forma parte de nuestra identidad.

Elige tu mapa, crea tu propio recorrido y vive el Valle del Nalón a tu manera.

EXPERIENCE THE NALÓN VALLEY

Is this your first time in the Nalón Valley? Start here. We’ve picked out some of the places, landscapes and experiences that are well worth discovering.

Is this your first time in the Nalón Valley? Start here. We’ve picked out some of the places, landscapes and experiences that are well worth discovering, to give you a first impression of everything this destination has to offer.

Whether you’ve only got a few hours or are staying for several days, you’ll find suggestions to help you plan your visit and combine nature, industrial and mining heritage, villages, culture and local cuisine. Discover our must-see attractions or follow the itineraries we’ve put together to explore the Nalón Valley in one, two or three days.

DISCOVER THE VALLEY

The Nalón Valley is a land of contrasts, shaped by nature and by generations of people who have lived and worked alongside the river.

From the forests and mountains of the upper Nalón to its villages, mines, factories and industrial landscapes, each place preserves a part of a history that continues to evolve.

These maps invite you to discover its main natural and protected areas, its extraordinary industrial and mining heritage, museums, towns and villages, viewpoints and sweeping landscapes. And running through it all like a common thread is the Nalón: the river that rises amongst the mountains and accompanies you on your journey through the entire valley.

Museos y espacios que visitar en el Valle del Nalón

Descubre la historia, la cultura, la minería, la industria y la naturaleza del Valle del Nalón a través de sus museos y espacios visitables.

Industrial and Mining Heritage Trail

A journey through mines, shafts, railways, factories and landscapes that tell the story of how coal transformed the Nalón Valley and the lives of its people.

HISTORICAL HERITAGE

Discover churches, stately homes, palaces, bridges and other sites that preserve centuries of history and the heritage of the Nalón Valley.

NATURE AND PROTECTED AREAS

Forests, mountains, rivers and protected areas where you can discover the natural wealth of the Nalón Valley.

VIEWPOINTS AND STUNNING LANDSCAPES

Take in the view of the valley from its best vantage points and discover landscapes that tell the story of the region.

Red de Miradores al Paisaje Protegido Cuencas Mineras

Una red de balcones naturales para descubrir los grandes paisajes de las Cuencas Mineras, donde montañas, pueblos, naturaleza y memoria minera se funden.

TOWNS AND VILLAGES STEEPED IN HISTORY

Places where architecture, traditions and everyday life keep the memory of the Valley alive

THE NALÓN, THE RIVER THAT UNITES US

Follow the course of the River Nalón from its source and discover the river that forms the backbone of the region, connects it and gives it meaning.

A TRIP THROUGH THE VALLEY

There are places you get to know by visiting them, and others you come to understand by exploring them. The Nalón Valley falls into the latter category.

Roads, footpaths, ancient trade routes and mountain trails allow you to venture into some of its most spectacular landscapes and discover places that can only be reached by taking it one step at a time.

Explore the five stages of the GR Montañas del Nalón trail, choose from hiking routes, walks and easy paths, go for a run through the mountains or follow the trails linked to the history of coal. You can also explore the area through geotourism and discover how the mountains, the river, the rocks and the coal have shaped the Landscapes of the Nalón.

GR 311 Trail: The Nalón Mountains

Five stages to walk from the Mining Ecomuseum to the La Nalona Fountain through the mountains of the Nalón Valley, taking in spectacular scenery.

HIKING TRAILS

Paths and trails to explore the valley’s natural surroundings, landscapes and heritage on foot.

MOUNTAIN RUNNING

Trails, hills and stunning scenery – discover the Nalón Valley through trail running.

WALKS, RIVER TRAILS AND EASY ROUTES

Leisurely, accessible walks to enjoy the valley at a gentle pace, suitable for almost everyone.

COAL TRAILS AND MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTES

Explore the coal trails by mountain bike and discover a landscape of forests, mountains and mining heritage, with routes and descents.

Geotourism: the landscapes of the Nalón

A journey through the geological history of the Nalón Valley, from the mountain glaciers to the landscapes shaped by rivers, mining and human activity

CHARCOAL STOVE

In the Nalón Valley, the local cuisine also reflects the region. It speaks of the mountains and their produce, of the villages and rural traditions,

but also of mining families, of the kitchens that fed generations of workers, and of a culture of coming together around the table.

Cocina de Carbón invites you to discover where to eat, meet local producers and experience the flavours and culinary delights that keep this identity alive. Traditional cuisine, locally sourced produce, Casín cheese, cider, meats, sweets and innovative dishes that reinterpret the region: another way to get to know the Valley, this time through taste.

WHERE TO EAT

Restaurants, eateries and cider houses where you can sit down and savour the Nalón Valley.

STAY IN THE VALLEY

One day is enough to discover the Nalón Valley. Staying a little longer allows you to really experience it.

Staying in the area will give you time to explore its mountains, visit its heritage sites, enjoy its villages and sit down to a meal at your leisure, turning your visit into a proper getaway.

Find the accommodation that best suits your trip, from hotels, country cottages and flats to campsites and facilities for those who prefer to travel with their home on their backs. And check out all the practical information you need to organise your stay: tourist offices, transport, car parks, stations, charging points and other useful services to help you continue exploring the valley.