Rozagás at Pico Turbina: Trails, Cheese and Culture

Rozagás lies at the foot of Pico Turbina, the highest peak in the Sierra del Cuera at 1,317 metres. For you, this location makes the difference between a starting point and a summit destination clear.

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Nature

The second stage of the Alles–Carreña route climbs towards Rozagás; there, you can see limestone pastures and the Sierra del Cuera. From the summit of Pico Turbina, the panoramic view extends to the Picos de Europa, the Cantabrian coast, and the valleys and villages of Peñamellera Alta, Cabrales and Llanes. The different landscape highlights can help you organise your days between the route and the views.

Trails

The AS-345 road connects Arenas de Cabrales with Peñamellera Alta and continues via Arangas to Rozagás. From Rozagás, a footpath leads to Majada de Piedra del Oso. The ascent route to Pico Turbina begins at Collado La Cruz at kilometre 6.5 of the AS-345, which connects Arangas and Rozagás. From Rozagás, the path climbs along the AS-345 to an alpine pasture on the border between the municipalities of Peñamellera Alta and Cabrales. Rozagás is also associated with the Carrera por Montaña Picu Turbina, which leads to the municipality's highest peak. Several starting points and types of trail provide you with a clear basis for comparing activity and landscape focus.

Culture

The parish church of San Francisco de Asís dates from the 18th century and is considered a local landmark of Rozagás. Rozagás also has a bolera, where Bolo Palma is still played, a traditional bowling game from Cantabria. The feast of San Francisco is listed as taking place on 4 October.

History

Historically, a type of cheese was produced in Rozagás that differed from Cabrales: it was made from raw cow's, sheep's and goat's milk and matured for two months. Rozagás is one of three places in Peñamellera Alta where caves and livestock farming are used to produce the cheese with the protected designation of origin Queso de Cabrales; Cabrales cheese matures in natural caves in the mountains, and Rozagás is one of the places in Peñamellera Alta where it is produced.

Other places in this destination area include Comarca del Nora, Coviella, Beloncio, La Vega, Muñón Cimero, Villa, Las Arenas and Muñas.

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