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           AL CRISTO POR CORCOS    PRC-P 17  (Guardo)
 
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MIDE
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Basic data of the trail: (Translated by Mónica and Elizabeth)

- Promoter and producer: Guardo Town Council
              Santa Bárbara Street, 2, 34880 / + 34 979 85 00 76
- Localities: Guardo
- Total distance (Length): 9,64 km.
- Type of route: circular
- Level of difficulty: Low
- Recommended season: the whole year.
- Accesses:
          From Palencia by c-615: 96 km.
          From León through Almanza: 87 km.
          From Oviedo by AP-66 and Cistierna: 180 km.
          From Santander through Reinosa-Aguilar: 166 km.
- Estimated duration in both directions: 2 h 25 min
- Cumulative elevation gain: 225 m
- Cumulative elevation loss:  225 m
- Maximum elevation: 1302 m
- Minimum elevation:  1119 m
- Elevation at the beginning: 1135 m
- Elevation at the end: 1135 m
- Ciclability: 100%
- Overlap with hunting activities: Be cautious in hunting season. Wear clothes in bright colours and don’t leave of the paths.
- Vanishing points: Most of the route goes by paths relatively close to roads or track for cars.

- Other trail labels:
          - Trail with elements of geological interest.
          - Trail with elements of environmental interest.
          - Trail with elements of historic-artistic interest.
          - Trail suitable for the technique of Nordic March.
          - Trail suitable for children.

METHOD FOR THE EXCURSIONS INFORMATION (MIDE)
- Severity of Environment: (1) The environment is not exempt of risks.
- Orientation of the itinerary: (2) Pay attention at crossings.
- Difficulty of the trip: (1) Smooth surface.
- Amount of effort: (2) 1 to 3 hours of effective walking.
         

 

 

 

          It is fascinating to get into the Monte Corcos with tons of paths and a variety of possible routes available. We enjoy a forest that holds an important ecological richness. With outstanding beauty due to its vegetation, it is one of the best oak forests in Castile and Leon.

 

Maps  (IGN):  Valderrueda 131-I            Route made on May 26, 2005; ....,
 
Author: José Antonio Bardasco    (bardasco@hotmail.com)
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