Stage 7 of the Anillo de Picos covers 3.8 km from Vega de Urriellu to Jou de los Cabrones, with 348 m of ascent and 269 m of descent. The highest point is 2,262 m. Allow about 2 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Refugio José Ramón Lueje
The highest refuge in Asturias (2,034 m) and one of the most remote in Spain, with 16 places, meals and tents for hire. Staffed May to October; book through the refuge booking centre.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed" appear on the refuge association's booking site, the official Anillo site or a map listing, but could not be confirmed for 2026 on their own website. Most refuges are staffed from May or June to October. Book every night ahead, most through reservarefugios.com; Casetón de Ándara, La Terenosa and Cabaña Verónica only by phone.
Emergency: call 112. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.