Refugio Vega de Enol

My husband and I stayed in this refugio during our trip to Asturias in October 2022. We arrived on a rainy, windy and misty afternoon and the owner kindly let us in the refugio before the check in hour. The room with bunk beds was simple, but nice and clean. We got one time use bed sheets which is what you usually get in these kind of places, there were blankets too. We got a half board deal, so dinner and breakfast were served in the refugio. For both meals the portions were abundant and all the food was good and homemade. Next day we went for a 4h walk around both lakes and came back to refugio to have lunch and to pick up our bags. It was a lovely experience and we congratulate the host on running such an authentic place.

After a walk we were looking forward to 2 simple cups of coffee. What could possibly go wrong. For 4 euros we received 2 cold coffees that came from a jar, tasted old and nothing like coffee. When we asked for 2 fresh coffees the lady came back with another 2 cold coffees. Her argument was that she was too busy and "this is the mountains". Strange argument for a drink that only requires 2 ingredients and takes no time to make. Won't recommend going here, especially after reading other similar reviews.

We stayed at this Refugio after walking here from Cain. After a long walk and significant climb, we were tempted by the very reasonable half board offer. The dinner was excellent, substantial and tasty; comprising soup, a main course of meat,chips and mild chillis, followed by creme brulee rice pudding. The Refugio has a dining / day room with windows covering the eastern aspect so the views are good. Our breakfast was excellent toast, butter and jams with orange juice, coffee or equivalent. I recommend this refugio for walkers or climbers needing a base or place to stay after a strenuous day in the mountains.

We called in here after a walk in the beautiful surrounding area. I needed to change my shirt and as there was no-one to ask, I assumed the area to the left of the bar was the way to the toilet (it was not locked and the door was wide open). As I was changing my shirt the owner appeared and demanded to know what I was doing there. I explained that I thought this was the way to the toilet. He said it wasn't and that I should ask before walking in. I explained that there was no-one to ask - there were no staff in the bar. This wasn't good enough for this idiot who continued to aggressively insist that I should have asked, and then produced a bell from underneath the bar (totally obscured from my view) and said that I should have rung the bell. It was obvious that he just wanted to have a go at someone rather than accept that it was an innocent mistake, leaving a sour taste in our mouths after a lovely afternoon. I really do wonder why jerks like him think that they are suited to a career in the service industry. Avoid this place.

Great place to admire the mountains! Astonishing views and a real sympatico host! I enjoyed great walks and talks. I was there mayo 2016. I will definately come back, Guillermo!

It's pretty great that you can get hot food in the middle of such a beautiful landscape. That said, for half the price elsewhere, we had fabada that could have have beat up this fabada with its hands tied behind its back. Hardly any meat in it at all, and the broth was quite thin. I mean, they call it their house speciality. C'mon now. But with views like these, who's complaining?

Great place for a bite during your trip to this area!

One of the best refuges in the Picos de Europa.