Stage 2 of 10

Cades – Cabañes

Mountains, a steep climb and a long day to Cabañes.

Distance

26.9 km

Ascent

↑ 1,580 m

Descent

↓ 1,099 m

Walking time

≈ 10 h 45 min

Difficulty

Hard

Highest

866 m

Steep climb: 403 m of ascent over 2.7 km

Weather in Cabañes2 days and the sun

Forecast for the end of the stage · Open-Meteo

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You leave Cades behind and the road starts climbing almost straight away. This is mountain country, and the Vadiniense makes that clear from the start. Via Cicera and Lebeña, you walk a long, tough stage, with a steep climb of more than 400 metres in under 3 kilometres. You’ll feel that in your legs. Take your time and walk at your own pace.

At the end you descend to Cabañes, where a public albergue awaits. Only then do you realise how far you’ve walked today. Does it feel like too much for one day? Then split the stage in two and stay the night in Cicera.

Tips for this stage

Not sure about the distance? Stay the night in Cicera and split the stage.
Set off at first light, so you don't have to come down the mountain in the dark.
Take the steep climb steadily: short steps, with a pause now and then.