Mountain refuge Refugio de Las Vaquerizas

The Refugio de Las Vaquerizas functions as a logistical support point in the transit through the extensive pinears of Soria. Its position facilitates the division of long days of march. It is located in the municipality of Cabrejas del Pinar. The relief in this sector is soft but constant. Large pine forests dominate the immediate environment of the building. The Vadillo road serves as a clear reference for the initial approach by track or path. It is a natural transition area between the low valleys and the areas with the highest wild elevation.

Access and geographical environment

The Senderists who walk the Jacobeo Castellano-Aragonese Way find here a strategic guard. The section that links Abejar with San Leonardo de Yagüe runs through these forest areas. The altitude is stabilized at about 1068 meters above sea level. In the vicinity, the modest elevation of Head Sunday . The terrain allows easy orientation if basic mapping of the area is available. It does not present great technical difficulties for the accustomed walker. The actual physical requirement depends mainly on the total distance accumulated during the journey.

Logistics and self-sustainment required

The planning of the day must be very rigorous with regard to the supply of drinking water. The nearest cartographed sources are located at a distance of more than two kilometres. Some traditional environmental developments may be inactive depending on the time of year. The Natural Monument of The Fuentona is located in the same geographical sector of the province. It's the point where the Abion River is born. However, direct access to water points from construction is not immediate or comfortable. It is appropriate to load enough liquid in the previous population nuclei before starting the march.

This space is configured for mountaineers who seek total self-sufficiency in the natural environment. In the absence of a guard or fixed equipment, the preparation must be comprehensive. The state of the interior is variable and depends on the responsible use of visitors. It is essential to carry sleeping bag, cradle and own kitchen system. It is a point of interest for those who prefer isolated routes of the main urban centres. Silence and forest coverage define the experience in this part of Castilla y León. Logistics foresight is the best tool before overnight in this Soriano sector.