The river Ebro is the most important creator of the contrasted landscape of the area. Its course and that of its tributaries have formed a large number of valleys, gorges, ravines and waterfalls. The human activity has also taken part in the modification of this surrounding with dolmens, hermitages, feudal houses, towers, Romanesque churches and picturesque villages.

Around the town square in Soncillo we see an urban set with its typical glazed corridors.

On our way to the next point we pass by the caves of Piscarciano and some other interesting villages.

If we want to, we can walk to Palancas a narrow gorge next to Landraves.

From Consortes a nice place in the valley of Manzanedo we can enjoy an excellent panoramic.

San Miguel de Cornezuelo has only one street, its Romanesque church contains an exemplary wooden statue.

The magnificent hermitage of Argés is next to the road, on our way to Valdivielso we pass nearby the monastery of Rioseco where once existed an important monastery now in ruins and unapproachable. We will be impressed by the ravin of los Hocinos.

The church and tower of Valdenoceda are a simple “advance” of the treasures that await us in the monumental Valle de Valdivielso.

From the view point of La Mazorra we contemplate the best view of the valley: little villages surrounded by fruit trees and forests watered by the river Ebro.

In Ahedo de Butrón we can visit an interesting popular complex and a beautiful Romanesque church.

Before we reach Porquera de Butrón with its potato fields we will see the dolmen Cotorrita.

After descending the surprising mountain pass of La Eme we see Pesquera de Ebro, this artistic complex is situated in the canyons of the river Ebro.

Tudanca de Ebro is a rural village surrounded by a unique landscape and its popular taste is present when we walk along its streets.

The medieval bridge of Villaneuva Rampalay was crucial to save the rich Ebro pass. The road to Báscones is in bad condition. We can choose or Ailanes of Arreba. Crespos is a quite, harmonious village with a Romanesque church worth to be visited.

Now we will take M623 to Cilleruelo de Bezana. We can go back to Soncillo and leave the remaining route for another day.

The traditional houses in Montejo de Bricia announce the proximity of Cantabria.

Santa Gadea conserves a popular architecture so as the other nearby farmer villages, with features of the houses of Cantabria.

The Hijedo mountain is near.

The two quarters of Arija are opposed. Next to the dam of the river Ebro we find large beaches of fine sand.

San Vicente de Villamezán stands out for its Romanesque church and hermitage.

Virtus has a farmhouse, a castle, a church and a covered bowling alley, one of the few left in Burgos.

We pass by Soncillo . Nearby the lower quarter of Villabáscones is the waterfall of Las Pisas, its water falls in rain seasons and by snow break

We will have to walk a bit to discover this magical corner.