Picos inn to inn walking holiday
| country: | Spain |
| location: | Picos de Europa |
| trip type: | Self guided, moderate walking holidays |
| departures: | May to October departures |
| price: | From £795 (8 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
photo gallery
1of3
1of3check out similar holiday ideas...
introduction to Picos inn to inn walking holiday
Picos de Europa - beautiful mountain scenery - charming village inns - ancient pathways - varied walking, inn to inn - independent but supported
Get to know the stunning Picos de Europa mountains on foot, enjoying varied walking on a route exclusive to us. We hike through valleys, villages, forests and high mountains. You can enjoy well-paced days, with maps and walking notes provided, and relax as your bags are delivered ahead for you each day.
Get to know the stunning Picos de Europa mountains on foot, enjoying varied walking on a route exclusive to us. We hike through valleys, villages, forests and high mountains. You can enjoy well-paced days, with maps and walking notes provided, and relax as your bags are delivered ahead for you each day.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive and explore. Your guide will meet you from your flight to Asturias and drive you to the Picos de Europa mountains. Settle in to your very comfortable hotel. (D) |
| Day 2: | Walk through villages and meadows. Find your walking legs today with a circular walk to the high sides of the valley. Set off directly from your inn, walking on ancient trails across the meadows that join the nearby villages.Walk up to 22km, 6hrs, up 650m, down 650m. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3: | Walk in meadows and woods. Today’s walk takes you down to the town of Potes and then up a side valley to your next inn where your bags will be waiting. You can shorten this walk by 8km. Walk 21km, 7hrs, up 350m, down 550m. (B,D) |
| Day 4: | Walk between valleys. Walk through some of the most remote parts of the Liebana Valley. Walk from village to village, crossing meadows and woodland over a ridge between valleys. Walk 18km, 6hrs, up 800m, down 500m. (B,L) |
| Day 5: | Walk through riverside beech forests. By now you are walking along the main Liebana Valley as it narrows towards the huge amphitheatre at Fuente Dé. Walk 14km, 5hrs, up 650m, down 200m. (B,L) |
| Day 6: | Rest or walk to a summit. Relax today or take the cable car to the high mountains and walk to one of the summits for amazing views. Optional walk 12km, 5hrs, up 700m, down 700m. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7: | High walk to Horcados Rojos. Having through the valleys of Liebana, this walk takes you to the high mountains. Walk downhill all day back to the town of Potes. Walk 21km, 6hrs, down 1,100m. (B,L) |
| Day 8: | Return home. (B) |
traveller reviews for Picos inn to inn walking holiday
The food was good everywhere and the wine is excellent value - just have the House Red every night, you can't go wrong! (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
|
Part of what makes the Picos so special is the preservation of a simple rural way of life in remote villages. During this holiday you walk from small village to small village on a unique route. Indeed, our guide Diego Martin, has to go out with his machete to clear the path from time to time. All restaurants and hotels are small and locally owned. We book directly, ensuring maximum benefit for local communities.
You walk independently but you are met by a guide at the airport who talks to you about the area on your arrival day. 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. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
check out similar holiday ideas...