The Centro de Interpretación Collados del Asón, 20km southwest of Ramales de la Victoria, has info on hikes (guided and unguided) in the Parque Natural Collados del Asón, covering the upper Asón valley and its hills, and the park's flora, fauna and geology. A 400m walk behind the office leads to a viewpoint over the beautiful Cascada La Gándara waterfalls.
Centro de Interpretación Collados del Asón
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