Mountain refuge Refugio-Choza de Laguarra

This support point facilitates the connection between the valleys of the Demand.

Its position allows to articulate mountain days in the southern sector of the province of Burgos. It is naturally integrated into the itineraries that go back to the course of the Urbion River from the lower areas. Access from Santa Cruz del Valle Urbión It involves a clear transition through the river and forestry environment. The route follows the Senda de las Cascades where the relief begins to be progressively closed into the massif.

Rising to the Demand Summits

The terrain changes dramatically by overcoming the forest area near the construction. From here, the trails face more severe slopes that lead to the San Millán . The physical demand increases due to the inclination and nature of the soil at the high levels of the circus. It is a section that requires good guidance and capacity to read the mountain relief to progress safely.

The location at 1173 meters of altitude serves as a basis for linking with the GR 290 o Route Two Water. It also connects with smaller local trails such as Senda de La Muñeca . It is a key point in deciding whether to continue towards the crest of Head Aguilez or stay in the coat of the bottom of the valley according to the weather conditions and the accumulated tiredness.

Water management requires foresight, as the sources are not immediate to the shelter. It is appropriate to load supplies in the low streams or in the urban core before starting the final rise. Total autonomy is essential for those who plan long journeys through these cords of the Sierra de la Demanda and the Montes de Oca, where services are non-existent.