Cueto Cordel

Cueto Cordel is a mountain summit in Cantabria that rises to 2061 meters and marks the easternmost two-thousand-meter peak of the Cantabrian range. The top contains Triassic rock formations that reveal the geological forces that shaped this region over millions of years.

The peak has long attracted climbers and established itself as an important landmark in the region's mountaineering tradition. Over time, memorials and crosses have been added to mark this connection between the mountain and those who climb it.

An iron cross and memorial plaques honoring mountaineers mark the summit as a gathering place for the regional climbing community. These monuments show how important this peak has become to people who climb regularly in these mountains.

Several hiking routes lead to the summit starting from the villages of Abiada, Hoz de Abiada, and Brañavieja. Bring sturdy boots and weatherproof clothing, as conditions at the top can change rapidly and mountain weather is often unpredictable.

The northern slopes open toward the Sejos Valley, a glacial basin with extensive pastures, while the southern face drops much more steeply. This striking contrast shows how glaciers shaped the landscape differently on each side during the ice age.