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From Cades To Cicera
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Stage Description
This stage of the Ruta Vadiniense is a mountain day that ventures into the Hermida Gorge, one of the longest gorges in the Iberian Peninsula, carved by the Deva River. The route is spectacular, with sections that run along suspended paths over the river and vertiginous views. It's an demanding stage, with significant drops. The route traverses a beautiful landscape, with oak forests and beech groves. The end of the stage is in the small and isolated village of Cicera, a haven of peace at the heart of the mountain, ideal for rest.
The journey between Cades and Cicera is one of the most spectacular and demanding on the Vadiniense Route. The pilgrim faces a mountain terrain with breathtaking rewards.
The first part of the stage takes the walker into the impressive Hermida Gorge. The route follows the course of the Deva River, enclosed by vertical limestone cliffs. Passes through the spa town of La Hermida and enjoys a unique geological environment.
The second part of the journey involves a strong ascent. The path leaves the gorge to climb up towards the mountains, in an demanding ascent that takes the pilgrim through forests and high grasslands. The views from the highest points are magnificent.
The stage ends in the small and isolated village of Cicera, in the Peñarrubia Valley. It is a place of serene beauty, surrounded by mountains and with well-preserved traditional architecture. Cicera offers the tranquility and authenticity of deep rural Cantabria, a perfect place to recover from the effort and enjoy the silence of the mountain.
The first part of the stage takes the walker into the impressive Hermida Gorge. The route follows the course of the Deva River, enclosed by vertical limestone cliffs. Passes through the spa town of La Hermida and enjoys a unique geological environment.
The second part of the journey involves a strong ascent. The path leaves the gorge to climb up towards the mountains, in an demanding ascent that takes the pilgrim through forests and high grasslands. The views from the highest points are magnificent.
The stage ends in the small and isolated village of Cicera, in the Peñarrubia Valley. It is a place of serene beauty, surrounded by mountains and with well-preserved traditional architecture. Cicera offers the tranquility and authenticity of deep rural Cantabria, a perfect place to recover from the effort and enjoy the silence of the mountain.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
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Accommodations in this Stage
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Casa Cordancas Cicera
La Valuisilla - Hotel Rural
El Molino de Cicera
Villa El Molinu
Albergue el Cárabo
Albergue Los Pumares (Lafuente)
El Tombo de Santa Catalina
El Balcón de la Peña
Posada Rural Peñasagra
Albergue Peregrinos Cicera
Hotel Casona del Nansa
Posada la escuela (Bed&Breakfast)
Los Picayos
Rolar360, S.L.
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