How to drive the wild unpaved road to Monte Aquiana in Leon?

Monte Aquiana is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.819m (5,967ft) above sea level, located in the province of León, in Spain.

Monte Aquiana

Where is Monte Aquiana?

The peak, also known as Monte Guiana, is located on the boundary of El Bierzo and La Cabrera comarcas, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, in the northwestern part of the country. The summit is home to the ruined Ermita Virgen de la Guiana, an old chapel dedicated to Nuestra Señora de la Aguiana.

Is the road to Monte Aquiana unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved and pretty steep, hitting a 13% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended.

How long is the road to Monte Aquiana?

The road to the summit is 5.7km long, starting from Campo de las Danzas, on the LE-158/4 road. Over this distance the average gradient is 5,1%.

Is the road to Monte Aquiana open in winter?

Set high in the Montes Aquilianos, part of the Galician-Leonese Massif, the road is usually impassable in winters due to the heavy snowfalls in the area.
Road suggested by: jorge manuel gómez sánchez
Pic: La Casa del Chiflón

 

 

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