Walking the Picos de Europa
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- No booking fees
- duration 8 days
- tour type Group Tour
- age requirement 16+ yrs
- Starts Arenas de Cabrales, Spain
- Ends Arenas de Cabrales , Spain +7
HIGHLIGHTS
- Diverse walks in Spain's oldest national park
- Incredible wildlife including Chamois, Golden eagles and Griffon vultures
- Traditional mountain villages in the valleys of Green Spain
- Familyrun hotel with stunning panoramic views
The tour Walking The Picos De Europa starts from and ends in Arenas de Cabrales. It is a trekking trip that takes 8 days taking you through Canales, Bobia, Cain and 5 other destinations in Spain. Walking The Picos De Europa is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
Spain's third highest mountain range, the Picos de Europa is a region of dramatic limestone peaks and lush valleys. Carpeted in beautiful wild flowers in spring, this area is also known as 'Green Spain'. Its terrain, tranquillity and inaccessibility make the Picos a walker's paradise. Chamois, Griffon vultures, Golden eagles and many other species are regularly seen, and, although more rarely spotted, bears, wolves and boars still survive in this incredible wilderness. We base ourselves at the friendly, family-run Hotel Torrecerredo, positioned in the heart of the region and offering breathtaking panoramas of the highest peaks from its welcoming bar and restaurant.
Spain's third highest mountain range, the Picos de Europa is a region of dramatic limestone peaks and lush valleys. Carpeted in beautiful wild flowers in spring, this area is also known as 'Green Spain'. Its terrain, tranquillity and inaccessibility make the Picos a walker's paradise. Chamois, Griffon vultures, Golden eagles and many other species are regularly seen, and, although more rarely spotted, bears, wolves and boars still survive in this incredible wilderness. We base ourselves at the friendly, family-run Hotel Torrecerredo, positioned in the heart of the region and offering breathtaking panoramas of the highest peaks from its welcoming bar and restaurant.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 48 reviews
Perfect holiday
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Excellent
“This was a great week from start to finish. Each walk was different and always through a stunning landscape and the walks were challenging enough to feel a sense of achievement at the end of the day. Jim and Pilar and the rest of the team at the hotel were great; welcoming, friendly and experts about the local area. Nothing was too much trouble for them. It was the best holiday I've been on in ages.”
Splendour in the Picos!
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Excellent
“This trip was amazing - the hotel is great, food incredible (even for non meat eaters), generous hospitality, excellent location. The walks vary, all are magnificent. The area is so untouched by modern life and tourism, it is a real treat for the senses. The location of the hotel is lovely, pretty shops, bars and restaurants - all only about 3-4 minutes away.”
Totally amazing week spent in the Picos
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Excellent
“The Picos is a fantastic area with wonderful scenery and mountain terrain. To walk in the Picos was a great way to see the area and get up and close to the peaks. The hotel was great with a lovely terrace bar over-looking the valley and peaks and it was a great way to end the day with a beer in hand here (who needs telly). The food at the hotel was amazing and the staff at the hotel went out of their way to ensure that all guests had a memorable experience - I know I did. I am vegetarian and did not struggle at all for food, the hotel caters for vegetarians and there was always a veggie option available - even packed lunches.”
Walking the Picos de Europa
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Excellent
“Just returned from a fabulous week in the mountains in Northern Spain. We had 5 exciting walks up to 2000m with optional scrambling to the peak on our last walk. Suited us (mum and 16 year old son) brilliantly for Half term. Wonderful guide, fellow walkers, hotel etc. It was a really relaxing way to holiday as there was zero stress (nothing to organise) but physical challenge each day. The canoeing on the free day was a rest from walking, however 15km of upper body workout.....and lots of fun.”
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-
Moderate departure (level 3)
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Day 3:
Ascent to Pandescura peak with superb views of the Western Massif- Moderate
departure (level 3)
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Day 4:
Classic Cares Gorge walk, one of the most popular walks in Spain- Moderate
departure (level 3)
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Day 5:
Free day. Optional activities include caving, self-guided canoeing, canyoning
or a trip to the coast- Moderate (level 3) & Challenging (level 5) departures
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Day 6:
Summit of Peña Main, one of the classic viewpoints of the Picos; continue on
to Pandebano Col- Moderate departure (level 3)
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Day 7:
Walk up to the twin summits of Mancondiu offering fantastic views of the
Central and Eastern Massifs- Moderate departure (level 3)
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Day 8: End Arenas de Cabrales.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 6 dinners included
Transport
- Transfer for group flights
Others
- 7 nights at the Hotel Torrecerredo
- 5 days centre-based walking; 1 free day
- Group normally 4 to 16, plus local leader. Min age 16 yrs
- Altitude maximum 2214m, average 1000m
- Challenging departures available
- Reasonable fitness required
- Any international flights to/from Arenas de Cabrales are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Walking the Picos de Europa tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.
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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 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.
PaymentA deposit of 300 USD is required to confirm this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 61 days before departure. For any departures within 25 March 2020 full payment is required.
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. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.
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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.
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