Trekking holiday in the Picos de Europa
From gorgeous viewpoints to deep gorges, the best way to enjoy the Picos Mountains is on foot. After each day of walking on this moderately-graded holiday, come home to a lovely family-run hotel high in the mountains.
Sotres Picos-Caseton de Andara Refuge Valdeiezma Forest Vega de Urriello Refuge Garganta de Cares Gorge Tresviso Potes Aliva Valley Tielve centre-based walking
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Prices based on 2 adults sharing.
Single supplement from £169 - £175.
Mimimum age 16.
Single supplement from £169 - £175.
Mimimum age 16.
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Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 03 Oct, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 03 Oct, 10 Oct
Description of Trekking holiday in the Picos de Europa
This walking holiday takes you across the Picos Mountains over eight thrilling days with beautiful scenery – and tasty cider – throughout.
Highlights of this trip include a fully day of epic hiking in the Garganta de Cares gorge, and walking down from the Fuente De cable car into the Aliva Valley through beautiful Alpine meadows.
Expect moderate walking on this trip. If you’re a regular walker at home, you’ll find it’s a good pace for you. On the six days when you’re on the trails, you’ll be walking between 10 and 24 km a day with some ascents and descents to contend with – you are in the mountains, after all.
This is a centre based trip where you’ll be staying in a comfortable, traditional hotel run by a local family, set in the heart of the highest village in the Asturias region. Don’t miss a chance to enjoy the regional specialities when you’re here – you can buy local products from the village, enjoy a glass of cider after your hike, and try Cabrales blue cheese right at source in Tielve.
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Price information
£1095£970To£1220£1145 excluding flights
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Prices based on 2 adults sharing.
Single supplement from £169 - £175.
Mimimum age 16.
Single supplement from £169 - £175.
Mimimum age 16.
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Travel guides
Boots, poles, 'n' maps - our comprehensive guide to the most enjoyable walking holidays in Spain.
The Picos de Europa region is where the real Spain comes to the fore.
Holiday information
Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modelled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. Those with a two-week holiday, a small group tour will save valuable planning time.
Reviews
2 Reviews of Trekking holiday in the Picos de Europa
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 04 May 2025 by Mark Fowler
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The walks from the first location in the North West Majorcan mountains were stunning.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The second location was completely German , and very commercial tourist town and the Hotel very average but clean.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The restaurants chosen were excellent and local. Surprisingly our guide ( very nice guy) was from mainland Spain
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Good not great, the second location Rathaus was disappointing and the ‘ day off ‘ was unnecessary. The transfer of nearly two hours was quite unpleasant.
Reviewed on 09 Jun 2022 by Ian Dawley
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The ever-changing beautiful scenery
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Walking poles are really helpful here. If you haven't the luggage space there are some available to borrow there.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. Juan and his family and friends were helpful, knowledgeable and were at the heart of their community in Sotres.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
The walking trip is based in the Picos de Europa National Park. This mountain range is home to a number of protected species including the Cantabrian brown bear and the Iberian wolf both of which would be rare for the group to see but the designated nature reserves ensure they remain undisturbed by development.We explore the area on foot, from our central base of Sortes in the heart of the mountains reducing the use of vehicles. We also take the Fuente Dé cable car to access the high plateau rather than by road and walk down valley to our hotel. The tap water is both safe to drink and very clean and we encourage clients to take a reusable water bottle to fill up, rather than generating plastic bottle waste – the water taste even better taken straight from the springs which we pass during the walks!
As a travel company we are continually looking for ways to improve and are proud to be ‘Responsible in everything we do’. Education is key, and so all staff, Tour Leaders and partnering suppliers are trained in responsible and sustainable tourism. At our Head Office, we continually strive towards a sustainable and planet-friendly working environment, including having solar panels installed and a company commitment to reducing our plastic usage.
People
For this trip we are based at Casa Cipriano, a small friendly family-run hotel where the group can enjoy JuanJo and Sonia's welcoming hospitality and hearty homemade food. A dish not to be missed is the traditional and very delicious La Fabada Asturiana, a hearty soup made with beans, chorizo and black pudding. Next door the family also runs a small shop, selling everything from small locally made souvenirs to cheeses and cured hams.Nature related tourism is the main source of income for the area and JuanJo is also the guide for the week. Growing up in the Picos he is a wealth of knowledge, armed with interesting facts about the landscape, traditions and local industries to relay to the group.
As a company we have valuable and longstanding partnerships with UK charities Toilet Twinning and Send a Cow, plus many smaller initiatives and projects around the world. We’re members of the UK travel industry body AITO because we believe it’s important to share our knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other operators.
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