Guided Hiking Route through the Picos de Europa, Asturias

Day 1:

- Meeting with the instructors in Cangas de Onís or at Bilbao Airport. Those arriving at the airport will be transferred to Cangas de Onís (230 km - 3h).

- Welcome dinner and presentation.

Day 2:

- First excursion in the Picos de Europa National Park (Western Massif) to the Covadonga Lakes.

- Ascent from Enol Lake to Vegarredonda refuge.

- Accommodation in Vegarredonda (mountain refuge).

- Optional: possibility in the afternoon to make a detour to the Urdiales viewpoint.

7,60 Km / +415 m / -65 m / GZ 2h30'.

Day 3:

- Route from Vega de Aliseda to the next refuge in Vega Ario through a labyrinth in a karst landscape and just before the refuge ascent to Jultayu.

- Views of the Cares gorge, 1,440 m below.

- Night in a refuge in Vega Ario.

10,60 Km / +740 m / -580 m / GZ 4h30'.

Day 4:

- Descent along the Canal de Trea to the valley of the Cares River, "la Garganta Divina", an absolute highlight.

- Transfer to the municipality of Cabrales where we will spend the night in the rural hotel.

13,50 Km / +185 m / -1460 m / GZ 4h30'.

Day 5:

Hiking in the Picos de Europa National Park, in the Ándara mountain range.

- We start the route through the Jito de Escarandi to the Casetón de Ándara refuge after an hour.

- Rest and continue along the Horcada de las Arredondas until reaching the Pica del Jierru at 2441 metres with magnificent panoramic views.

- Night in the municipality of Cabrales (rural hotel).

17.80 Km / +1305 m / -1305 m / GZ 7h30'.

Day 6:

Excursion to the heart of the Picos de Europa at the foot of the legendary Picu de Urriellu (2519m) also called "Naranjo de Bulnes".

- Start of the hike just below the pass of Pandébano (1212m) passing the alpine refuges of La Terenosa, and then steeper and steeper up the bare slope of the Cuesta Sierra to the pass of Vallejo. The start of the trail is the challenging west face of Picu de Urriellu.

- Overnight stay at the Vega Urriellu refuge.

6.50 Km / +935 m / -95 m / GZ 3h00'.

Day 7:

- From the Vega de Urriellu Hut (1960m) we reach the Corona del Raso with a postcard view of the Picu Urriellu.

- The route continues to the Torre de la Párdida (2595m) with magnificent views of the Picos de Europa.

- Descent to the Pandébano yoke (1212m).

- Transfer to the valley of Liébana.

-Overnight in a rural hotel in the Liébana valley.

13,00 Km / +810 m / -1645 m / GZ 6h00'.

Day 8:

Summit Pico Tesorero

- Transfer to Fuente Dé.

- Ascent to the cable car of the Picos de Europa which in 3,5 min. will take you from 1094m to the mountain station "El Cable" at 1850m. Views over the upper part of the Deva valley with Potes and the steep peaks of the central chain.

- Pass the Cabaña Verónica, a silver igloo at 2325m.

- The ascent continues to the summit of Tesorero, the vertex where three provinces meet and where you can have a snack before the descent.

- Return by the same route.

- Accommodation at the Valle de Liébana rural hotel.

11.80 Km / +950 m / -950 m / GZ 5h00'.

Day 9:

- Departure from Fuente Dé (1078 m) along the narrow mining path "Tornos de Liordes".

- Arrival at Vega de Liordes and detour to continue the ascent to Peña Remoña, where we enjoy impressive views of the glacial cirque of Fuente Dé and the "Cordillera Cantábrica".

- The route continues towards Torre de Alcacero, Peña Regaliz, Tiro Pedabejo and down to Collado Pedabejo following the Canal de Pedabejo.

- Walk over Monte Quebres back to Fuente Dé.

- Free afternoon. Relaxation and packing.

- Night in the rural hotel in the Liébana Valley.

13,60 Km / +1325 m / -1325 m / GZ 6h00'.

Day 8:

Summit Pico Tesorero

- Transfer to Fuente Dé.

- Ascent to the cable car of the Picos de Europa which in 3,5 min. will take you from 1094m to the mountain station "El Cable" at 1850m. Views over the upper part of the Deva valley with Potes and the steep peaks of the central chain.

- Pass the Cabaña Verónica, a silver igloo at 2325m.

- The ascent continues to the summit of Tesorero, the vertex where three provinces meet and where you can have a snack before the descent.

- Return by the same route.

- Accommodation at the Valle de Liébana rural hotel.

11.80 Km / +950 m / -950 m / GZ 5h00'.

Day 9:

- Departure from Fuente Dé (1078 m) along the narrow mining path "Tornos de Liordes".

- Arrival at Vega de Liordes and detour to continue the ascent to Peña Remoña, where we enjoy impressive views of the glacial cirque of Fuente Dé and the "Cordillera Cantábrica".

- The route continues towards Torre de Alcacero, Peña Regaliz, Tiro Pedabejo and down to Collado Pedabejo following the Canal de Pedabejo.

- Walk over Monte Quebres back to Fuente Dé.

- Free afternoon. Relaxation and packing.

- Night in the rural hotel in the Liébana Valley.

13,60 Km / +1325 m / -1325 m / GZ 6h00'.

Day 10:

Farewell to the Picos de Europa and transfer to Bilbao airport (220 km - 3h00').

Farewell to the Picos de Europa and transfer to Bilbao airport (220 km - 3h00').

This is a physically demanding mountain route, so it is important to be in good physical shape.

The instructors propose two meeting points: Bilbao airport or Cangas de Onís, for those travelling by car, motorhome, motorbike, etc. (where you will sleep on the first day).

For those arriving at Bilbao Airport, a collective transfer to Cangas de Onís will be provided at a price of 90 euros per person. If arriving by plane to Bilbao, please do not arrive later than 15.00 hours and for the return flight, do not fly before 14.00 hours.

The prices of the excursion are per person in a double room or 1/2 double room. If you wish a single room, a supplement will be charged.