Peña Vieja, Mountain summit in Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain
Located in the Central Massif, Peña Vieja reaches an elevation of 2,617 meters, making it the second-highest peak in the Cantabrian mountain range.
The first documented ascent of Peña Vieja occurred on July 9, 1890, when Aymar de Saint-Saud, Cosme Soberón, and Jerónimo Prieto reached its summit.
The mountain served as a traditional navigation point for local shepherds who moved their flocks through the Picos de Europa's limestone landscape.
Climbers access the mountain via the Fuente Dé cable car station, following marked trails through Horcadina de Covarrobres to reach the summit.
During winter months, skilled mountaineers can ski down from the summit through the Valle de las Moñetas to the Vegas de Sotres region.
Location: Cantabria
Elevation above the sea: 2,617 m
GPS coordinates: 43.17404,-4.81010
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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