Walking the Picos de Europa
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5
Based on 173 Reviews
- duration 8 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Fully guided
- Trek difficulty Easy
- Tour Code BM-7909
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- Operated in English
- Starts Arenas De Cabrales, Spain
- Ends Arenas De Cabrales, Spain +6
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Diverse walks in and around the oldest national park in Spain
- Incredible wildlife including chamois, golden eagles and griffon vultures
- Traditional mountain villages in the valleys of Green Spain
- Family-run hotel with stunning panoramic views
Start and end in Arenas De Cabrales, the tour "Walking The Picos De Europa" is a guided trekking and hiking tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Arenas De Cabrales, Puente Poncebos, Inguanzo and 3 other destinations in Spain. "Walking The Picos De Europa" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, meals and others.
Explore a mountainous landscape ruled by golden eagles and griffon vultures on a walking adventure through the Picos de Europa in northern Spain. Guided by an expert tour leader, we trek through limestone peaks and lush valleys, summiting mountains to gaze over the oldest national park in the country. In the evenings, we return to our welcoming base: the family-run Hotel Torrecerredo, where we can marvel at the highest peaks from the bar and restaurant. If you want to test yourself, join one of our Activity Level 5 (Challenging) departures. See the Itinerary and Dates & Prices tab for more details.
Explore a mountainous landscape ruled by golden eagles and griffon vultures on a walking adventure through the Picos de Europa in northern Spain. Guided by an expert tour leader, we trek through limestone peaks and lush valleys, summiting mountains to gaze over the oldest national park in the country. In the evenings, we return to our welcoming base: the family-run Hotel Torrecerredo, where we can marvel at the highest peaks from the bar and restaurant. If you want to test yourself, join one of our Activity Level 5 (Challenging) departures. See the Itinerary and Dates & Prices tab for more details.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Arenas de Cabrales
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Day 2: Visit the Arenas de Cabrales valley; pastures of Vanu and spectacular views – Level 3 (Moderate) departure
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Day 3: Ascent to Pandescura peak with superb views of the western massif – Level 3 (Moderate) departure
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Day 4: Classic Cares Gorge walk, one of the most popular trails in Spain – Level 3 (Moderate) departure
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Day 5: Free day. Optional activities include self-guided canoeing, canyoning, or a trip to the coast – Level 3 (Moderate) and Level 5 (Challenging) departures
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Day 6: Summit of Peña Main, one of the classic viewpoints of the Picos; continue on to Collado de Pandebano – Level 3 (Moderate) departure
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Day 7: Walk up to the twin summits of Mancondiu for fantastic views of the central and eastern massifs – Level 3 (Moderate) departure
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Day 8: End Arenas de Cabrales
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts, five picnic lunches and six dinners
- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations
- Single supplement
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 173 reviews
Top Trip! Picos de Europa Level 5
A fantastic week of walking
Wonderful Tour!
Walking the Picos
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5 - Excellent
The family run hotel was perfectly located, clean, welcoming and personal service from the wonderful staff. The food was great, so much on offer too. Couldn’t be faulted. Leave your book behind as the days are exhilaratingly... Read more
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5 - Excellent
We had a great week of walking in what felt like a very unspoilt part of Spain. We enjoyed the variety of walks (although one foggy day so can’t comment on that one too much) The weather last week of May was perfect for... Read more
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5 - Excellent
Amazing tour! Such a stunning part of Spain! The views from the hikes were incredible but the hiking was very challenging! I thought I was in good shape until we started these hikes and quite a bit of it was steep terrain, which... Read more
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5 - Excellent
Walking here was beautiful. The food for breakfast and the 4 course dinners were delicious and memorable. The hotel staff were kind, friendly and always with a smile. They were always willing to help.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking the Picos de Europa tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 27 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceWalking the Picos de Europa tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Walking the Picos de Europa tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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