Spain

Trekking in Picos de Europa

5 days

Trip Snapshot

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 and the echoes of a rural life reluctant to disappear.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

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Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

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Departure City:Arenas de Cabrales
End City:Arenas de Cabrales
Operated in:English / Spanish / German
Physical Difficulty:Average

Travel Styles: Kayak & Canoe · Rafting · Snorkeling/Diving · Hiking · Skiing/Snowboarding · Cycling.

Things you will do

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
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Itinerary

Day 1: Puente Poncebos (218 m) - Cares Route - Caín (460 m) - Cordiñanes (860 m)

Day 2: Cordiñanes (860 m) - Jermoso Col hut (2.067 m)

Day 3: Jermoso Col hut (1.665 m) - Hotel Refugio de Aliva (1.666 m)

Day 4: Hotel Refugio de Aliva (1.666 m) - Vega de Urriellu hut (1.960 m)

Day 5: Vega de Urriellu hut (1.960 m) - Bulnes (647 m) - Puente Poncebos

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