Teleferico Fuente De
Spain
We will take the cable car to go up to Picos de Europa
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Teleferico Fuente De, one of the most remarkable engineering feats in northern Spain and your vertical gateway to the high alpine world of the Picos de Europa. Located in the southeastern part of the National Park,…
Listen in the app2The Base Station — The Valley of the Deva
Our journey begins here at the base station, situated in a magnificent glacial circ. The name 'Fuente De' literally means 'Source of the Deva,' and if you look toward the base of the cliffs, you can see where the river emerges…
Listen in the app3The Ascent — Four Minutes of Verticality
As the cable car leaves the base station, the true scale of the ascent becomes apparent. This is a single-span system, meaning there are no intermediate support towers between the base and the summit. …
Listen in the app4El Cable — The Upper Station and Viewpoint
Upon arriving at 'El Cable,' the upper station at 1,850 meters, the first thing you will notice is the drastic change in the environment. The air is thinner and noticeably colder, and the lush green of the valley has been…
Listen in the app5The Mining Heritage — Traces of the Past
A short walk from the upper station reveals the historical inspiration for the cable car: the remains of the old mining infrastructure. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this part of the Picos was a site of intense…
Listen in the app6Puerto de Aliva — The Path to the Meadows
From the upper station, the most popular route for hikers is the descent through the Puerto de Aliva. This trail leads you away from the sheer cliffs and into a high mountain valley characterized by alpine meadows and impressive…
Listen in the app7The Alpine Flora — Survival at the Edge
As you wander around the plateau at the top of the cable car, take a close look at the vegetation. This is an environment of extreme conditions—intense UV radiation, thin soil, and freezing temperatures for much of the year. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you descend back toward the green valley of Fuente De, or perhaps as you look out over the peaks one last time, I hope you reflect on the unique perspective this cable car has provided. We have transitioned from the source of…
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What is Teleferico Fuente De?
Teleferico Fuente De is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.1440, -4.8122 |
| Last updated |