Crossing the mountains that divide León from Asturias, Renfe’s high-speed Alvia train slows to a crawl to negotiate tight turns. Having a bit more time to enjoy the views didn’t seem to upset anyone. Photo ©Mike Randolph
Crossing the mountains that divide León from Asturias, Renfe’s high-speed Alvia train slows to a crawl to negotiate tight turns. Having a bit more time to enjoy the views didn’t seem to upset anyone. Photo ©Mike Randolph
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I’ve got a trip to Asturias coming up, and you’ve just convinced me to do it by train!
You’ll have a great trip. It’s pretty unusual for a high speed train to be so high in the mountains. The views are superb.