Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

Name: Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa
Brand: Explore!
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Price: 1360 USD
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Overview

Trip type

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Highlights

One-week of excellent walking in the Picos de Europa
Enjoy spectacular views of deep valleys and limestone crags
Experience the local flavour at our family-run lodgings

What's this trip about?

Traverse the Picos de Europa on this week-long walking holiday. Explore the stunning national park, heading out on daily walks through the unspoilt and wild landscapes of the western, central and eastern massifs. Get a real taste for life in rural northern Spain, staying in the small village of Sotres, refuelling with homemade Asturian food and even meeting with the makers of the famous Cabrales blue cheese. Sotres - Feel at home at our family-run hotel - headed by husband and wife, Juan and Sonia - in the heart of Sotres, the highest village in Asturias. Garganta de Cares - Walk along cliff-cut pathways through this spectacular route, known as the Divine Gorge thanks to its spectacular vistas. Aliva Valley - Take the exhilarating Fuente D'e cable car to soak up panoramic views over the national park.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path

Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people

Age range16 to 85 years

Flights and transport

Start CityBilbao Airport

End CityBilbao Airport

Travel Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Attractions

Bilbao
Nara
Pico

Activities

Trekking

Max Group Size

Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip at Bilbao Airport. Drive to the tranquil mountain town of Sotres

Our trip begins today at Bilbao Airport where we'll meet in the arrivals hall at 12pm. Please note, the latest your flight can arrive is 11:30am. We'll travel together as a group to our base for the week - Sotres. The highest village in the Picos, Sotres (in Asturi...

Day 2 Eastern massif of Picos-Caseton de Andara Refuge and Valdediezma forest

We'll head out on our first walk today, taking on the eastern massif of the Picos. A short transfer will drop us at Jito de Escarandi (1,250 metres/4,101 feet above sea level), from where we'll take the trail up to Caseton de Andara (1,725 metres/5,660 feet). As we cl...

Day 3 Trek to Vega de Urriello Refuge at the foot of the iconic Naranjo de Bulnes Mountain

This morning, we'll drive the short distance down to the collection of red-roofed buildings known as Invernales de Cabao and cross the river. Then, ascending along a series of switchbacks to reach a viewpoint looking back towards Sotres, where the track levels out bef...

Day 4 Hike through beech forest to Treviso. Drive to the medieval town of Potes

We'll start this morning with a short drive to Jito de Escarandi from where we'll start our walk at 1,395 metres/4,577 feet. We'll follow old shepherds' paths down through the Valdediezma beech forest and pastures to Sobra Valley and up to Treviso where we'll stop for...

Day 5 Take the spectacular Fuente De Cable Car, walk down into the Aliva Valley

Don't forget your camera - today's walk is packed with unforgettable, picture-perfect vistas. We'll start with a drive to Fuente Dé, paying a visit to the Santo Toribio de Liebana Monastery on the way. Then, we'll take the cable car up 1,000 metres/3,281 feet to th...

Day 6 Trek through the imposing Cares Gorge to Cain

This morning we'll drive down through alpine scenery to Puente Poncebos (218 metres/715 feet), where a medieval packhorse bridge spans the Cares River. This marks the starting point for our walk today through the dramatic gorge of the Garganta del Cares - a cleft over...

Day 7 Walk from La Caballar to Tielve and try the famous Cabrales blue cheese

After a short bus journey to La Caballar, we'll begin today's trail at 1,100 metres/3,609 feet, walking down to Camba Forest. We'll eventually come upon the old Tobaos and Valfrio shepherd's huts, from where we'll get views of the central massif. Once we've soaked in ...

Day 8 Drive to Bilbao Airport where the trip ends

Departing the mountains this morning after breakfast, we'll drive to Bilbao Airport (BIO) where we'll aim to arrive at 11.30am. This is where the trip ends. The earliest time you should book a flight to depart today is 1.30pm.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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I had a wonderful week walking in the Picos. The itinerary is varied and was adapted to suit the weather conditions. You visit the iconic places with spectacular vi...

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Fantastic trip. Great trekking with a brilliant guide and with like-min...

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Super holiday! You need to be pretty fit to handle all of the hikes as they are long and sometimes difficult terrain. However the scenery is amazing and I really enj...

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Oct 2024

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This walking holiday in the Picos de Europa was fantastic. The holiday is based in Sotres which is a beautiful village and the base at the hotel was great. It is ver...

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Bus, 4WD,

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Bus, 4WD

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Explore Tour Leader, Driver(s)

Cancellation policy

These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%

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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey

Visa requirements

Spain: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.

Health & Safety

Nothing compulsory but Tetanus is usually recommended as a precaution. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.

Meals Included

Breakfast : 7
Dinner : 6
Lunch : 6

Age Requirements

16 to 85 years

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