Turbina, Mountain summit in Sierra del Cuera, Spain
Turbina is a mountain summit in the Sierra del Cuera range that rises above the surrounding valleys of Asturias. The peak stands as part of a limestone formation that extends across the region, creating a distinct backdrop in the landscape.
The Sierra de Cuera is a limestone coastal range about forty kilometres long, running parallel to the Cantabrian Sea between the Picos de Europa and the Llanes coast. Turbina, its highest point at 1,315 metres, belongs to the municipality of Cabrales. Since 2013 the CxM Picu Turbina race has climbed from Rozagás to the summit and back during the village's San Francisco festivities.
The braña de Piedra del Oso, a cluster of cabins on the ascent, is still inhabited for much of the year, and a mountain race, the CxM Picu Turbina, has been held since 2013. It coincides with the feast of San Francisco in the village of Rozagás and runs from Rozagás to the summit and back.
Hikers need good endurance and sturdy footwear, particularly after rain when the ground becomes slippery. The warmer months offer the most comfortable conditions for walking the trails.
The summit holds a cross with a summit register, an IGN triangulation point, a small hut and a solar-powered radio antenna. The double top is reached from the braña de Piedra del Oso, whose cabins are inhabited for much of the year.
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