Aquilianos Mountains Integral Traverse

Mountain adventure, spectacular landscapes, valleys and peaks, Bierzo culture, outdoor sports, nature, unique challenge, active tourism.

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35 € for members / 45 € for non-members (2025 edition prices)

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ℹ️ Additional information: The Travesía Integral de los Montes Aquilianos is a highly demanding mountain race that crosses the rugged Montes Aquilianos, in the municipality of Ponferrada (province of León, Spain). It starts and finishes at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento de Ponferrada. Key data (recent edition)

  • Start date: In the 2025 edition, it was set for June 7, 2025.
  • Start time: Usually early in the morning, from 6:00 h.
  • Categories: Three distances in 2025: 67 km, 47 km and 32 km.
  • Elevation gain: On the long course, more than +3,200 m of positive elevation gain.
  • Course description: The typical route starts in Ponferrada, passes through Monte Pajariel, the Oza and Valdueza valleys, then enters the high mountain area up to peaks such as Silla de la Yegua (2,135 m) in the hardest category. There is also a less demanding category that avoids the highest peaks and focuses on valley and forest sections.

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Ocero


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Salas de los Barrios


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Lombillo de los Barrios


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Montes de Valdueza (Valdueza Mountains)


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