Dialogues with GEA in Peña Galicia

Past event

As part of the cycle “GEA. Inhabiting the geology of the region” in its 2020 edition, we will make a commented and participative outing to Peña Galicia.

DifficultyMedium. Ascent with a moderate level of difficulty, with an average unevenness (Some hiking experience is necessary).

Duration: 4-6 hours.

Meeting pointAviados (next to the fountain-caño). You can get there by car or by FEVE train (Departure at 8 a.m. from León, Matallana Station. Arrival in León: 5.27 p.m.).

Time: 9:15

RecommendationsBring a snack and drink for lunch, sun cream, suitable clothing and footwear and binoculars, if possible.

RegistrationOn this website from 6 July. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult and must fill in a separate registration form).

The peak of Las Cangas, popularly known as “Peña Galicia”, is a modest elevation located on the southern front of the Cantabrian mountain range, on the divide separating the basins of the rivers Torío and Curueño.

At a geological level, it stands out for the set of rocks from the Devonian period that make up its subsoil, in which events that occurred in the seas of the past have been recorded, such as, for example, the development of reefs or the existence of storms on ancient beaches. Peña Galicia also stands out for its geological structure, as it exhibits a wide concave fold generated by the forces of the orogenies. Due to both factors, Peña Galicia is included in the list of Places of Geological Interest of national importance.

On the other hand, despite its low altitude, Peña Galicia offers spectacular views of a large part of the León Mountains; its summit is easy to reach and it is not necessary to have too much experience in mountaineering or to have specific equipment.