📷 Photo by Xavi Serra on UnsplashValle de Lago, Somiedo
Somiedo, Spain
A hamlet at the end of a mountain road in Somiedo Natural Park, starting point for the walk to a glacial lake past thatched herders’ huts. Brown bears live in these mountains; ask locally about viewpoints.
Valle de Lago lies in Somiedo Natural Park at about 1,200 m and is reached from Pola de Somiedo by roughly 8 km of steep road. From there a hiking trail (about 6 km, around two and a half hours, easy) leads to the Lago del Valle at just under 1,600 m, which lies at the foot of a glacial cirque. At about 24 ha it is regarded as the largest lake in Asturias by surface area; its present size is the result of works for the La Malva hydroelectric plant.
The park was designated in 1988 as the first natural park in Asturias, covers about 29,000 ha and has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2000. Typical of the area are the brañas, pasture settlements with huts (teitos) roofed with broom or straw. Brown bears live in the park, but they are shy and rare. Allow plenty of time for the walk and ask locally about the condition of the path and the road.
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- Somiedo, Spain
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.0508, -6.1990
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Lagos de SomiedoCampsite2 km from Valle de Lago, SomiedoTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- La Pomarada de SomiedoCampsite6 km from Valle de Lago, SomiedoDogs allowed
- Parking autocaravanas Senda del Oso (Entrago)Motorhome stopover16 km from Valle de Lago, Somiedo · 25 pitchesMotorhomesToiletsFree
- Laciana NaturaCampsite17 km from Valle de Lago, SomiedoTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- Área autocaravanas de Bárzana (Quirós)Motorhome stopover22 km from Valle de Lago, SomiedoMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Camping Rio LunaCampsite24 km from Valle de Lago, SomiedoWi-Fi
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Valle de Lago, Somiedo?
Valle de Lago, Somiedo is in Somiedo, Spain, at GPS 43.0508, -6.1990. It is about 7 km from Pola de Somiedo.
Can you camp near Valle de Lago, Somiedo?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Lagos de Somiedo, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Valle de Lago, Somiedo?
Valle de Lago, Somiedo is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Asturias to León: Somiedo, Las Médulas and the Camino.
What is there to see near Valle de Lago, Somiedo?
Places worth a stop nearby: Santa María del Naranco (45 km), Cabo Vidio (60 km), Templar castle of Ponferrada (65 km) and Gaudí’s Episcopal Palace, Astorga (67 km).
When is the best time to visit Valle de Lago, Somiedo?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)