Picos de Europa Traverse

5 days

Available departures


Highlights

  • The Cares Gorge, a 12 km path carved into the cliff
  • Central massif refuges at over 2,000 m
  • Views of the Naranjo de Bulnes from the Vega de Urriellu
  • Cable car down from Fuente Dé

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Cangas de Onís to Poncebos

    Meet in Cangas, drive to the Cares valley and walk up to the first village.

    Meals Included:

    Dinner

  • Day 2: The Cares Gorge

    The famous cliff path to Caín, 12 km each way if the weather holds, with a climb out at the end.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 3: Caín to Vega de Urriellu

    A long ascent to the refuge at the foot of the Naranjo de Bulnes.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 4: Across the central massif

    High limestone plateau to Collado Vallejo and down to Fuente Dé.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 5: Fuente Dé and departure

    Cable car ride and transfer back to Cangas de Onís.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights: two in refuges, two in village inns, half board
  • Mountain guide throughout
  • Transfers between trailheads

Not included

  • Travel to Cangas de Onís
  • Lunches
  • Travel insurance

FAQs

  • How demanding is it?

    Four to eight hours a day with up to 1,100 m of ascent, partly on rocky ground. Good fitness is needed.

  • Is the weather reliable?

    Fog and storms are common even in summer, so the route has fall-back options your guide decides on the day.

  • Can I pay in installments or with a deposit?

    It depends on the trip. The "Payment options" shown at checkout list exactly what is available for the departure you picked.

  • What is your cancellation policy?

    This is a demo operator, so no real bookings exist. On a live site this answer would hold your own terms.