Discover Colsa: GR-71, nature and historic village scenes

The Saja–Colsa–Los Tojos route is part of the second stage of the GR-71 “Sendero de la Reserva del Saja”. It is an 8.80 km linear hiking trail of moderate difficulty with 330 m of elevation gain. For your planning, these details provide several clear points of comparison: the linear route describes the trail format, the distance indicates its scope, the difficulty level provides its classification, and the elevation gain reflects the terrain. On the hiking trail from Saja to Colsa, El Santucu, a wayside shrine, indicates the correct route. The path through Colsa passes a meadow where the Fuente del Dujo is located.

Nature

Monte Colsa is used by numerous animal species as a breeding ground or retreat because of its secluded and peaceful setting. Mirador de Peña Colsa is a natural viewing balcony with spectacular panoramic views, which you can reach in just over five minutes. The different distance and time details help you consider the longer linear hike and the short access route to the viewpoint separately. This means that when exploring nature, you can enjoy both the tranquil surroundings of Monte Colsa and a specifically named viewpoint.

Culture

Colsa is one of the oldest settlements in Los Tojos and is already mentioned in the “Pleito de los Valles” against the Casa de la Vega as part of the Cabuérniga Valley. The traditional washhouse in Colsa is built of stone, has a gabled roof with a wooden structure, and a sloping wash basin. A row of houses in Colsa follows the natural slope and features carved wooden balconies and projecting roof eaves. Colsa is also home to the remains of one of the oldest religious buildings in the municipality of Los Tojos and in almost the entire Cabuérniga Valley.

Castillo de Argüeso, a castle, is located near Colsa. Also located near Colsa are Pico Tordias, a peak, Alto de La Guarda, a mountain, Alto Abedules, a mountain, and Pico de Obios, a peak. In the wider region around Colsa is Casa Torre De Hoyos, a palace. Palacio De Los Gómez De La Torre, a palace, and Sobrellano Palace, a museum, are also located in the wider region around Colsa. You can consider the different types of sites separately according to your own interest in landscapes and culture when planning your trip.

When booking a holiday apartment in Colsa, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the accommodation pages. Consider this information alongside whether your own travel plans focus more on the linear hike, the viewpoint, nature observation or cultural and historical sites.

Other places: Valmeo, Hazas De Cesto, Vernejo, Tezanos, La Lastra, Medio Cudeyo, Villaverde De Pontones, Rasines

For the higher-level travel overview: Cantabria.