Postman's Trail (Senda del Cartero)

Route Description

The Postman’s Trail is much more than a path: it is a monument to human tenacity. For decades, this was the only access for the postman and the residents of the villages hanging over the abyss of the Sella River.

The start at Puente Vidosa (famous for its waterfall) does not give up. The path faces the wall of the gorge with a brutal slope, overcoming the gap using stone steps armed with infinite patience.

The key point is a rocky passage exposed to the drop, with an impressive vertical fall towards the Beyos. There are no chains or fixed equipment: you get past it with a short scramble, and the sheer drop commands absolute respect.

Upon overcoming the wall, the landscape becomes humanized upon reaching Biamón, a ghost village where the vegetation slowly devours the stone houses. An overwhelming place. From there, we connect with Casielles, famous for its “23 revolutions” road, and we look for our way back to close an unforgettable but demanding circular.

💡 Practical Tips

• Safety: RISK OF FALLING. Do not try it if you have vertigo, if it is raining or if you are not used to climbing/descending.
• Children: This is not a route for children.
• Water: Bring plenty of water, the effort is intense and the sources may be dry or not drinkable.
• Ticks: It is an area of ​​ferns and cattle, check your clothes when you finish.

📸 Key Points

• The breathtaking view of the Desfiladero de los Beyos from the exposed passage.
• The rural architecture in ruins of Biamón.
• The solitary church of Casielles.
• The Aguasalió waterfall in Vidosa (at the beginning/end).