Walking holiday in Picos de Europa
| country: | Spain |
| location: | Picos de Europa |
| trip type: | Moderate walking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 27 Sep, 4 Oct |
| price: | From £925 (8 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Picos de Europa - stunning walking - unspoilt mountains - delicious food - comfortable boutique hotels - expert guide - relaxed pace – small group
Walk spectacular & varied trails in the Picos de Europa mountains, in the company of your expert local guide. We sleep in hotels specially chosen for their setting, comfort & service, and dine out somewhere new each night for as much variety as possible.
This trip has been designed for anyone who enjoys great walking, good food and a comfortable bed at the end of the day.
Walk spectacular & varied trails in the Picos de Europa mountains, in the company of your expert local guide. We sleep in hotels specially chosen for their setting, comfort & service, and dine out somewhere new each night for as much variety as possible.
This trip has been designed for anyone who enjoys great walking, good food and a comfortable bed at the end of the day.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive and Explore. Your guide will meet you from your flight to Asturias for the drive to the Picos de Europa mountains. Settle in to your very comfortable hotel. (B,D) |
| Day 2: | Walk through a deep gorge. Walk the famous Cares Gorge. The path runs along the wall of the gorge, cut into the rock, narrowing to 2 metres or so in places. Walk up to 22km, 6hrs, up 250m, down 250m. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3: | Walk along rugged coastline. Today’s walk takes you along the undulating cliff tops with time to walk on the beaches. Walk 10km, 3hrs, up 50m, down 50m. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4: | Walk to the high mountains. Drive to the western part of the mountains for a steady uphill walk to the rocky moonscape of the high mountains. Walk 16km, 5hrs, up 550m, down 550m. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5: | Walk on a Roman road. Walk to a ridge from where you have views of the high peaks to the south and the sea to the north. Walk up to 12km, 6hrs, up 950m, down 450m. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6: | Liebana village paths. Change hotels today to stay on the southern edge of the mountains. Walk on ancient trails across the meadows that join the nearby villages. Walk 12km, 5hrs, up 650m, down 650m. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7: | High walk to Horcados Rojos. Take a cable-car to the upper reaches of the mountains in the heart of the National Park. Walk to the peak of Horcados Rojos, one of the highest peaks in the Picos. Walk 12km, 5hrs, up 700m, down 700m. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8: | Return home. (B) |
how this holiday makes a difference
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Part of what makes the Picos so special is the preservation of a simple rural way of life in remote villages. During this holiday, we take you on a tour of one of these villages in the company of villagers who explain the way they live producing organic cider and the powerful Cabrales cheese. Your visit helps preserve this way of life. In addition, all restaurants and hotels are small and locally owned. We book directly, ensuring maximum benefit for local communities.
We keep our groups very small (8 max) and we send you lots of information about your destination before you leave – guidebooks, maps, local information, etc. Because you travel as an informed tourist, you get more from your holiday and you will know how to minimise the environmental impact of your visit. You can choose to offset carbon emissions from your flights. |
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