Hiking in the Picos de Europa

BM-20376
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8 days

Carbon neutral

Tour Type
Private
Max Group Size
15
Age Requirement
18 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ModerateInvolves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Arenas De Cabrales, Spain

Arenas De Cabrales, Spain

Duration8 days
USD 940

Highlights

Exploring the unique countryside with its mysterious woods, wide glacier valleys and limestone rock formations, including the famous Picu Urriellu

Staying at friendly, family run hotels in authentic Spanish villages

Sampling delicious Cabrales blue cheese, sparkling Asturian apple cider and regional specialities

Itinerary

Venture into Spain’s dramatic Picos de Europa on a walking tour that combines natural wonders with authentic local life. The Hiking in the Picos de Europa trip is a moderate, eight-day self-guided journey suited for experienced travelers seeking both adventure and tranquility.

Begin and end in Arenas De Cabrales, and traverse the stunning Picos de Europa National Park, home to soaring limestone peaks, deep glacier valleys, and an abundance of wildlife—including chamois, wild boar, and rare wildflowers. Highlights include walking through authentic villages, exploring the deep gorges that divide the massif, and ascending to the base of the famed Naranjo de Bulnes peak.

The true USP of this tour package is its immersion in both pristine nature and the region’s culture: evenings are spent in family-run hotels where you can sample local specialties like Queso de Cabrales blue cheese. Every day offers a balance of invigorating treks and opportunities to unwind amidst breathtaking scenery.

For those who love walking tours that showcase rugged landscapes and rich traditions, the Picos de Europa is an unforgettable choice.

Day 1Arrive Arenas de Cabrales
Day 2Loop walk along farming tracks to Poo de Cabrales (3.5-4hrs)
Day 3Transfer to Tielve and walk through beech forests to Sotres (4hrs)
Day 4Walk the eastern massif of the Picos (5.5 or 8.5hrs)
Day 5Choice of walks near Sotres (2.5 or 6.5hrs)
Day 6Ascend to the foot of the west face of Naranjo de Bulnes (5.5hrs)
Day 7Descend to Bulnes and walk through gorges, return to Arenas (5hrs)
Day 8Trip concludes
Hiking in the Picos de Europa

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What's Included

Accommodation
6 nights in 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis, 1 night in a mountain hut (or extra night in hotel - small supplement applies)
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners. Included dinners are usually a set menu. Breakfast is generally served between 8.30 and 10.00am. It normally includes coffee, tea, milk or hot chocolate, bread and/or toast, cake, butter, marmalade and cheese or ham.
Others
Information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, GPS Tracks availableLuggage transfers Arenas-Sotres-Arenas - max one piece, max weight 20kgs (supplements apply to excess luggage) *note on day 6 you need to carry your overnight requirements including a sleeping sheet to stay at the mountain refugeTransfers as describedEmergency hotline

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