On Sunday, September 27 at 9:00 a.m., the Pedestrian Ascent to the Hermida Gorge will once again turn the 28.5 kilometers connecting the Asturian town of Panes and the Cantabrian town of Potes into a must-attend event for long-distance running enthusiasts.
The race, which this year enters its 39th edition, crosses the spectacular Hermida Gorge and dives into the surroundings of the Picos de Europa, tracing a landscape of great natural and cultural value.
There are 28.5 kilometers over a route of constant elevation gain, from 30 meters up to 300 meters above sea level, whose effort is offset by a privileged setting: limestone walls, mountains, forests, and the spectacular scenery of the gorge, right along the Lebaniego Camino.
The Panes-Potes is, besides, a race with history. Its longevity has made it one of the classic tests on the Asturias and Cantabria calendar and a highly valued event among runners. Panes, La Hermida, and Potes are once again linked by a competition that combines tradition, endurance running, and mountain scenery. A different, demanding, and spectacular test that offers participants the privilege of running at the heart of the Picos de Europa.
Registration: 20 euros.
The previous edition highlighted two standout figures. In the men’s category, Santi Cobo clinched his first victory in the Subida Pedestre al Desfiladero de la Hermida with a time of 1:37:45. While in the women’s category, Vanessa del Río again demonstrated her dominance. The Piélagos runner prevailed with a time of 2:00:05, securing her second consecutive Panes-Potes win.