El Corralín
Up to 2 guests
A ground-floor loft where you can watch the fire and Smart TV from bed. A private entrance, spacious kitchen and small courtyard for your exclusive use make it easy to enjoy breakfast or dinner outdoors.
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Villar de Vildas and La Pornacal: what to see and where to stay
A stay for walking, getting to know village life and coming back to your apartment at your own pace. Here is how to plan a few days in our corner of Somiedo.
VALLE DEL PIGÜEÑA
Villar de Vildas, a village to enjoy slowly
Villar de Vildas is in Somiedo, Asturias, and received the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award in 2004. Stone houses and farming are part of its identity.
For us, staying here also means getting to know the everyday rhythm: saying hello as you leave the house, meeting neighbours and making room for people at work. The meadows beside the paths are part of life in the valley.
Our suggestion is simple: choose an apartment that suits you and leave time to enjoy the place, without filling every hour with plans.
Read about the 2004 award at the Princess of Asturias FoundationFROM THE VILLAGE
Walking towards the Braña de La Pornacal
The route starts in Villar de Vildas and follows the Pigüeña valley uphill to the teito huts of La Pornacal. You can make that braña your destination or plan a longer walk to Braña Viecha, also called braña de los Cuartos.
Two walks to distinguish
Walking only to La Pornacal is different from completing the route to Braña Viecha. The Turismo Asturias description covers the full return walk: 13.08 km, moderate difficulty and an estimated duration of more than five hours.
Before setting off, check the forecast, trail conditions and park information. Choose a distance that suits your pace and the daylight available; bring water, suitable footwear and clothing for changes in weather.
Check the official route and trail mapTeito huts and life in the mountain pastures
These photos show the teito huts of La Pornacal and the grazing landscape of Braña Viecha, beyond La Pornacal. The huts and pastures are part of a working landscape that we share with visitors.
APARTAMENTOS LA PORNACAL
Where to stay in Villar de Vildas
Our seven apartments are in the village, across two houses. Each has a different layout: compare bedrooms, capacity and photos to choose your stay in Somiedo.
El Cogollo
Up to 2 guests
Natural light and village life in a ground-floor apartment. Large windows look onto a traditional Villar de Vildas street from the bedroom and towards the village and mountains from the living room, with a fireplace and spacious kitchen.
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El Cornín
Up to 2 guests
Our apartment with the best views: small, cosy and recommended for two. A wooden staircase connects the living room with its fireplace to the attic bedroom, with mountain views from both levels.
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El Cornón
Up to 5 guests
Our only apartment with two bedrooms. This duplex has a spacious living and kitchen area with a fireplace, a double bedroom on the entrance level and a twin attic bedroom upstairs.
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La Pornacal 1
Up to 2 guests
Stone walls and a striking fireplace give this village-house apartment its character. Enjoy views of the village, church and mountains, a 1.60 m bathtub and an outdoor wooden balcony shared with La Pornacal 2.
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La Pornacal 2
Up to 2 guests
Valley and mountain views, a 1.50 m double bed and film nights by the fire. This village-house apartment has a 1.60 m bathtub and a traditional wooden balcony shared with La Pornacal 1.
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La Pornacal 3
On the ground floor of the village house, with both windows facing a small garden for your exclusive use. A fireplace, stone-walled bedroom and outdoor table with a rustic wagon-wheel bench give it a character of its own.
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A stay with time to enjoy it
On arrival day, leave time to settle in and walk around the village. Plan your hiking day the evening before and avoid a tight return schedule. If the weather changes, changing your plans is part of a mountain stay.
For a meal in the village, one of our recommendations is Bar La Corte. Check opening hours and availability directly before planning your meal. If you prefer to cook, check your apartment’s kitchen facilities and bring what you need for your first few hours.
If you are travelling with children, pets or someone who needs to avoid stairs, tell us before choosing. El Cornín and El Cornón have two levels; El Cogollo has a small step at the entrance. We can explain the layout so you can make an informed choice.
Questions before your visit
Are the apartments in the braña?
No. Apartamentos La Pornacal is in the village of Villar de Vildas. The Braña de La Pornacal is the group of mountain huts reached on foot from the village.
Which apartment should two people choose?
El Corralín has an open layout with a fireplace beside the bed; El Cogollo has a separate bedroom; El Cornín is arranged over two levels. La Pornacal 1 and La Pornacal 2 have one bedroom and a balcony. Compare the photos and layouts before choosing.
What about a family or a group of friends?
El Cornón has two bedrooms and a listed capacity of up to five guests. If you need several apartments, ask us about your dates and group size so we can check the available options.
Can I bring my dog?
All seven apartments welcome pets with no number or size limit, for an extra cleaning charge of €20 per pet, per stay. Pets cannot be left alone indoors. Only at El Corralín may dogs stay in the outdoor courtyard while their owners are out.
How do I check availability?
Use the dates search on our homepage or send us your dates, guest count and preferred apartment on WhatsApp. Enquiries for La Pornacal 3 are handled directly on WhatsApp.
A guide by North Authentic Experience. Route information checked on 13 October 2026; check current conditions before setting off.
Turismo Asturias · La Pornacal routeFundación Princesa de Asturias · Villar de Vildas 2004