Bridge a gap753 metersin alone3 minutes and 40 seconds.
- Online reservation:Essential in high season to avoid hours-long queues.
- Experience:The trip is very safe but spectacularly aerial.
A rock amphitheater in Picos de Europa
Fuente Dé, in Cantabria, is one of the most impressive places in Spain and a must-see in theLiébana Valley. A glacial cirque surrounded by vertical limestone walls that rise almost 800 meters. The road ends here (about 25 minutes away).Pots) and the high mountain adventure begins thanks to the famousFuente Dé cable car.
Fuente Dé is one of the most visited areas of Cantabria thanks to the cable car that allows easy access to the high mountain of the Picos de Europa.
What to see in Fuente Dé
If you wonderwhat to see in Fuente Dé, the essential thing is to go up on the cable car, enjoy the Cable viewpoint and explore routes such as Áliva or Horcados Rojos.
1. The Fuente Dé Cable Car
The cable car covers a slope of 753 meters in just 3 minutes and 40 seconds and is the main attraction in the area.
💡 In summer and weekends you can wait more than 2 hours without reservation.
👉 Check prices, schedules and rules in the complete guide of theFuente Dé cable car (prices and schedules).
How to get to Fuente Dé
Fuente Dé is located in the Liébana valley (Cantabria), about 25 minutes from Potes on the CA-185 highway.
- From Potes:25 minutes
- Distance from Potes:23km
- From Santander:~2h 15 min
- Access:mountain road to the end of the valley
How much time to spend
The visit to Fuente Dé can last between 2 and 4 hours if you only take the cable car and walk through the upper area. If you do routes like Áliva or Horcados Rojos, you will need half a day or even a full day.
2. "El Cable" viewpoint
When you leave the upper station, avacuum suspended metal balcony. The view is overwhelming: the entire Liébana valley at your feet and the Cantabrian Mountains in the background. Get the camera ready!
3. High mountain routes
Ports of Áliva (PR-PNPE 24)
The most popular. Comfortable descent along the track (14km) from El Cable toSpinamaor return to Fuente Dé. High mountain landscape, meadows and forests at the end.
Red Hanged
Round trip route (11km) towards the heart of the massif. Stony terrain. You reach a balcony at 2,343m in front of theBulnes Orange Tree (Picu Urriellu). Requires mountain shoes.
4. If you don't go up (Low zone)
If it's foggy up there or you have vertigo, the base is also worth it.
- Walk along the bottom of the glacial cirque (you will see chamois).
- Take something inParador de Fuente Dé.
- Picnic in the green fields at the entrance.
5. Vital tips
- Outerwear:Always. It's much colder up there than down there, even in summer.
- Footwear:Grippy sole sneakers or boots. The terrain is stone.
- Weather:Check the webcam. If there is dense fog above, you will not see anything.
Frequently asked questions about the Fuente Dé cable car
How much does the Fuente Dé cable car cost?
The price for adults isabout €25 round trip, with reduced rates for children (4-12 years old) and free access for children under 3 years old.
Is the cable car worth paying for?
Yes, it is one of the most spectacular experiences ofCantabria, especially if you want to quickly access the high mountains without taking the difficult ascent routes from the valley.
Can you go up with dogs?
Yes, but under specific conditions: the dog must travel in aclosed carrierprovided by the owner and a supplement must be paid (about €10 round trip).
Is it necessary to reserve?
If it ishighly recommended, especially in summer and weekends. It is advisable to buy tickets online at least one day in advance to ensure your place and avoid queues.