Valdehuesa

(VALLIS-FOSA or valley of the pit).

This village is mentioned for the first time under the name of VALLE DE OSA in documents dating back to 987.

It belonged to the council of Peñamián and was a lordship of the bishop of León until it became part of the council of Vegamián in 1836 and of Boñar in 1969.

It is 13 kilometres from Boñar.

This village is mentioned for the first time under the name of VALLE DE OSA in documents dating back to 987.

It belonged to the council of Peñamián and was a lordship of the bishop of León until it became part of the council of Vegamián in 1836 and of Boñar in 1969.

It is 13 kilometres from Boñar.

Its parish church was rebuilt in 1899 thanks to the good offices of Don Celedonio Pereda, son of the village, who was vicar of León. It is dedicated to Santiago Apóstol in honour of whom the patron saint’s festivities are held.

Nowadays Valdehuesa is a touristic place par excellence, thanks in great extent to the sport of climbing.

Another great tourist attraction is the Wild Fauna Museum, located between the villages of Rucayo and Valdehuesa, about 7 km away from Boñar.