MOUNTAIN AND COAST
From June to September, crossing 10 days.
Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula (Asturias, Cantabria and Castilla y León), Picos de Europa is the first National Park declared in Spain, in 1918.
Picos de Europa is composed of three calcareous massifs that represent the best of the Cantabrian mountain range. Beautiful landscapes, alpine wild life, magical forests, traditional culture and delicious cuisine are waiting for you in one of the best natural destinations in Spain.
For this activity, good physical condition is recommended.
The realization of this activity is subject to modifications due to meteorological reasons and availability of accommodation.
PRICE
• € 1.300 / person (Minimun 2 persons)
Day 1:
17: 00-19: 00 Reception at Casa Cayo, Potes, Cantabria
20:00 Introduction to the Picos de Europa National Park, explanation of the routes.
20:30 Traditional dinner at Casa Cayo.
21:30 Guided visit to the medieval town of Potes
23:00 Break
Day 2:
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Taxi to Fuente Dé
9:15 Funicular
9:30 Start of the route, El Cable-Horcados Rojos
13:30 Picnic in refuge Verónica hut
14:00 Arrival to Horcados Rojos and free time to enjoy the view of Pico Urriello
12:30 Return to the ports of Áliva
16:00 Legacy to Áliva hotel and free time
20:30 Dinner
22:30 Break
Day 3:
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Start of route Sotres-Vega del Urriello
13:00 Picnic en route
17:30 Arrival at the fertile valley of Urriello and accommodation in refuge.
6:00 pm Free time
20:30 Dinner
22:30 Break
Day 4:
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Start of route, Sotres-Vega del Urriello
13:00 Picnic en route
17:30 Arrival at the Vega del Urriellu and accommodation in refuge
6:00 pm Free time
20:30 Dinner at the Hotel and free time
22:30 Break
Day 5:
8:00 Breakfast, Start of route, Vega del Urriello
8:45 Poncebos
13:00 Picnic in Bulnes
14:30 Return to Poncebos
18:00 Arrival in Poncebos and accommodation in Arcea Mirador de Cabrales Hotel
18:30 Free time
20:30 Dinner
23:00 Break
Day 6:
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Start of The route of Cares, Poncebos-Posada Valdeon
13:00 Picnic in Cain
15:30 Guided tour to Chorco de los Lobos
18:00 Arrival at Posada de Valdeon and accommodation at Casa Begoña
18:30 Free time
20:30 Dinner
23:00 Break
Day 7:
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Taxi to Valcavao
9:15 Start of the Valcavao-Fuente Dé route
13:30 Picnic en route
16:30 Arrival at Fuente Dé
17:00 Taxi to Puertas de Vidiago
18:00 Arrival at Puertas de Vidiago and overnight at Casona la Torre Hotel
18:30 Free time
20:30 Dinner local restaurant Casa Poli
23:00 Break
Day 8:
8:00 Breakfast
10:15 Taxi to Pria and guided visit to Bufones and Guadamia Beach
13:30 lunch at a traditional restaurant El Llagar del Cabañón, in new Llanes
16:30 Guided tour of Gulpiyuri Beach and New Beach
7:00 pm Taxi to Puertas de Vidiago
20:30 Dinner
23:00 Break
Day 9:
8:00 Breakfast
10:15 Taxi to Torimbia Beach and free time
13:30 Picnic
7:00 PM Taxi to Ribadesella
20:00 Accommodation at Hotel Brisas del Sella
20:30 Dinner
23:00 Break
Day 10:
9:00 Breakfast
10:15 Guided visit to Ribadesella
13:30 Lunch at a local restaurant
15:00 End of the trip
Description of the routes:
The routes will take place at a gentle pace with interpretive stops to know and enjoy the nature of Picos de Europa.
Fuente Dé – El Cable – Horcados Rojos – Áliva: 13 km, 720 m of negative height gain, 570 m of positive height gain, low technical difficulty, moderate physical difficulty.
Áliva – Sotres: 9 km, 900 m of negative height difference, 250 m of positive height gain, without technical difficulty, low physical difficulty.
Sotres – Vega del Urriellu (Naranjo de Bulnes): 8km, 168m negative slope, 900m positive slope, low technical difficulty, moderate physical difficulty.
Vega del Urriellu (Naranjo de Bulnes) – Bulnes Village – Poncebos: 9km, 1900m of negative height gain, 197m of positive height gain, low technical difficulty, moderate physical difficulty.
Poncebos – Caín – Posada de Valdeón: 21 km, 173 m of negative height, 886 m of positive height gain, without technical difficulty, moderate physical difficulty.
Valcavao – Fuente Dé: 9 km, 900 m negative slope, 200 m positive slope.
NECESSARY MATERIAL
– Warm clothes (gloves, hat, fleece, mountain jacket, etc.)
– Trekking boots.
– Trekking sticks.
– Backpack.
– Canteen
– Photo camera (optional).
– Binoculars (optional).
– Sunscreen.
– Sunglasses.
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Requirements to participate in the activity safely and with maximum enjoyment:
• Good physical condition: Although the routes do not involve a great technical difficulty, some days must overcome large slopes, around 1200 m. The pace will be slow and many stops will be made so that we do not miss any detail of the exuberant nature of the Picos de Europa, but even so it is convenient to be in an acceptable physical form to be able to enjoy the experience. We must not forget that Picos is a medium as great as overwhelming, unfit for those who have vertigo or fear of height
• Know how to live with the right thing: During the days of the journey we will walk through one of the wildest and most authentic means we have left, spending the night in high mountain shelters, where services in general tend to be very few. The last two nights we will sleep in a Hotel, where surely we will value more than usual a good hot shower
• Material: It is recommended to carry a backpack only with the essentials, to have to carry the right and not carry more weight than necessary, but without forgetting the essential. It will be necessary mountain footwear and suitable trekking poles that can help us with the unevenness
A Picos we will enjoy, see, feel, live and surprise us with the most authentic nature of the high mountains. Its fascinating fauna and flora and its exciting landscapes will not leave us indifferent. And why not, to disconnect and forget about the world
If you want more information about the dates of the exits and conditions, send form.
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