Porto de Ancares is a key location in these mountains. The point where León and Lugo meet, this 1,648-metre mountain pass is located at the heart of the range, linking valleys and ridges, hamlets and mountains.

The climb up from Balouta is steeper than usual for this area. From the top, the views down both sides of the mountain are impressive: from the Balouta lookout point there is a sweeping vista of gentle valleys contrasting with rugged peaks, while to the south the Ancares valley in the province of Leon rolls down into the distance. At the summit, experience the kind of mountain winds, winter snows and special light that is only found at these heights.