Hiking in Picos de Europa
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Tour Overview
Walk this way, right to northern Spain’s Picos de Europa – a spot just under the radar enough to be peaceful, but still convenient to access. From your base at a family-run hotel in a mountain village in northern Spain, you’ll spend a week walking the region’s best routes. Your trip leader can adapt daily plans to suit the weather and make the most of this unspoiled environment. Follow farm tracks through the Cabrales Valley, look for griffon vultures near Collado de los Buitres and walk the Cares Gorge to Cain. Climb to Pena Main, Cabeza La Mesa and Pico Macondiu for big views across the central and eastern massifs and unspoiled Asturian landscapes beyond. Come see where your legs can carry you!
Trip Code: ZMXU
Start
Arenas de Cabrales
End
Arenas de Cabrales
Destination
Spain
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
On foot, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
Days
7
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 15
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
4i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Discover the Picos de Europa – a lesser-known pearl of the Iberian Peninsula where high-altitude trails, limestone peaks and green valleys are just begging to be walked.
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Rest your legs each night in a small, family-run hotel near the centre of Arenas de Cabrales, with panoramic mountain views and a cosy living room to lounge in after each day of gorgeous scenery.
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Walk the iconic Cares Gorge, following a narrow, rock-hewn trail through deep chasms, tunnels and bridges, with towering peaks rising around you.
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Trek from Tielve to Pena Main and Cabeza La Mesa, passing small villages, pastureland dotted with grazing cows and signs of everyday rural Asturian life.
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Refuel with mountain-style cuisine after a day on the trails, from rich Fabada Asturiana (a rich, savoury bean and meat stew) to the famous cave-aged queso de Cabrales blue cheese and cachopo (veal stuffed with ham and melted cheese).
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
On foot, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
Included activities
- Arenas de Cabrales - Welcome meeting
- Arenas de Cabrales Valley guided hike
- Picos de Europa - Pandescura peak guided hike
- Picos de Europa - Cares Gorge guided hike
- Picos de Europa - Peña Main and Cabeza La Mesa guided hike
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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