My tip“The walk to the lake is about 6 km each way with a moderate climb (4–5 hours round trip), and you can do only part of it with small children. For bear-watching trips, book with a local guide at dawn.”
A mountain village in the Somiedo reserve (UNESCO), where an easy walk starts to a glacial lake among high peaks, passing stone “teitsera” huts with thatched roofs. This is brown bear country in Asturias.
Moderate effort, needs a car
One hour 45 minutes from Oviedo on a narrow mountain road; parking at the village entrance.
Address
Valle de Lago, 33840 Somiedo