5 Day itinerary in Spain, Europe
Trekking in Picos de Europa
Exploring Spain presents a 5 days circular tour in Picos de Europa crossing the Central Massif, also called Urrieles. This trek will take you to one of the most spectacular alpine landscapes of the Cantabrian Mountains. Where between dramatic limestone landforms, you will find verdant green meadows... Read More
By Hugo
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish, German
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader
starting point
Arenas de Cabrales
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Cycling
Kayaking
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Skiing/Snowboarding
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Start / End
Highlights
Trek through a gorge with huge limestone walls eroded by the force of the river
In Friero Tower you will enjoy amazin views
In Horcados Rojos contemplate the landscape of desert of rocks
You will explore the village of Bulnes
Trek through a gorge with huge limestone walls eroded by the force of the river
In Friero Tower you will enjoy amazin views
In Horcados Rojos contemplate the landscape of desert of rocks
You will explore the village of Bulnes
Itinerary
Hostel Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Puente Poncebos (218 m) - Cares Route - Caín (460 m) - Cordiñanes (860 m)
Start of the trekking. There is nothing like starting our trip on one of the most famous routes in Picos de Europa: The Cares Route. It is a gorge with huge limestone walls eroded by the force of the river. Distance: 13 km. Elevation gain +600 m. - 100 m descent. Time: 5 hours
Day 2
Cordiñanes (860 m) - Jermoso Col hut (2.067 m)
We will ascent through Canal de Asotín to reach Jermoso Col, spending the night in this special place that we always recommend. The Friero Tower (2.440 m) will accompany us in our ascent and the amazing views will compensate for our effort. Distance: 7 km. Elevation gain +1.200 m. - 50 m descent. Time: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hostel Accommodation: Refugio Diego Mella / Collado Jermoso
Day 3
Jermoso Col hut (1.665 m) - Hotel Refugio de Aliva (1.666 m)
We will move towards Colladinas, Llagu Cimero, south of Madejuno Tiro Llagu passing through Vega Liordes. We will flank the top of Fuente Dé to reach the southern Wall of Peña Olvidada and Peña Vieja. Distance: 12 km. Elevation gain + 700 m. - 800 m descent. Time: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hostel Accommodation: Hotel Áliva
Day 4
Hotel Refugio de Aliva (1.666 m) - Vega de Urriellu hut (1.960 m)
Leaving this landscape of Green pastures we will ascent towards Horcados Rojos to contemplate the rocky landscape, a desert of rocks, chasm, and sumps that will guide us to Vega Urriellu. From this point, we could see the west and north face of the Naranjo de Bulnes, and we could enjoy the good atmosphere of hikers and climbers that take place in this emblematic place. If there is snow in Horcajos Rojos we could change the itinerary to pass through a more accessible col.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hostel Accommodation: Refugio Vega de Urriellu / Delgado Ubeda
Day 5
Vega de Urriellu hut (1.960 m) - Bulnes (647 m) - Puente Poncebos
We will finish the route descending towards the village of Bulnes, which can only be reached by foot or by a rack railway from Puente Poncebos. End of the trip. Elevation gain + 50 m. - 1.300 m descent. Time: 5 hours ** The last journey will end between 15-16h in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Refugio Diego Mella / Collado Jermoso
- Hotel Áliva
- Refugio Vega de Urriellu / Delgado Ubeda
Meals
- Breakfast (4)
Transport
- Arenas de Cabrales pick up and drop off
Activities
- Trek throughout the entire route
Not Included
- International Flights
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Meals not specified as included
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
- Travel Insurance
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$699.00 USD