Mountain refuge El Refugio

The isolation defines this stretch of the Lower Leoness Cabrera. In the environment of Cabrera's brandy the relief is broken to give way to the valley of Sotillo river , a channel conditioned by the rainfall-level regime of the surrounding summits. The location of The Refuge allows to read the transition between the forest slopes and the verticality of the high Bertian mountain. To the south, the cord rises in search of the prominence of the Pico de las Yeguas while the Portela de Cancibreiro It monitors the passage between basins. This enclave works as a natural knot of communication between sides, offering a clear perspective of the folding that characterizes the geography of Benuza . The environment requires attention to weather, especially due to exposure in the high areas surrounding the valley.

As a point of support at a long journey , this construction facilitates the link with large road routes. The drawing of Natural Way The Circular View find here a breath before facing the levels towards the Leirillina High . It is also useful for those who travel the Caminño de Inverno providing a solid reference in a less frequent transit area than other Jacobea routes. The water logistics is covered by the proximity of the Source of Suso located within a few meters, which allows to manage the stay with greater safety. Given the altitude of 1080 meters and the terrain configuration, The Refuge It plays a fundamental role in dividing demanding days or as an operational basis for ascension to nearby massizos. The autonomy is indispensable, for the remote character of the region of The Cabrera It marks the pace of any mountain progression on its paths.