Itinerary
- Day 1
Arenas de Cabrales
You'll make your own way to Arenas de Cabrales in northern Spain. Once you arrive, get settled into your hotel and have dinner to kick things off for your hiking adventure.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Arenas de Cabrales
This morning you'll start with a peaceful hike on dirt tracks between Arenas and Poo de Cabrales. You can stick to the main route or extend to Col de Humones for views over the Cabrales valley. The walk covers roughly 10 km and takes around 4 hours total.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Arenas to Poo de Cabrales with optional extension to Col de Humones
Optional Activities
- Extend route to Col de Humones for additional hiking and panoramic views
Landmarks Cabrales Valley - Day 3
Arenas de Cabrales to Sotres
After a pickup from your hotel, you'll be transferred to Tielve (about 20 minutes, shared transfer). From there, you hike to Sotres, the highest village in Picos de Europa at 1,050 m. You'll pass through Valffrú where Queso de Cabrales is produced, then continue through old beech forests and heathland, hitting a high point of 1,240 m before descending into Sotres.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Hotel Picos de Europa to Tielve starting point
- Guided hike to Sotres via Valffrú and beech forests
Landmarks Sotres Valffrú 
- Day 4
Sotres
A short transfer gets you to your starting point (about 10 minutes), then you'll do a circular hike through the eastern Andara massif of Picos de Europa. The rocky landscape here has old mine paths from the 19th century running through it. Watch for chamois in these rugged mountains. The hike is flexible so you can extend or shorten as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to hiking starting point
- Circular hike through Andara massif with old mine paths
Optional Activities
- Extend or shorten the hike based on fitness level
Landmarks Andara Massif 
- Day 5
Sotres
You'll climb into high altitude terrain to reach 2,000 m at the foot of Picu Urriellu. The famous summit sits another 500 m higher and draws rock climbers regularly. After taking in the views, you'll descend via the same route. A transfer gets you back to the starting point, from where you can either take a cab (not included) or walk back to Sotres.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Picu Urriellu base camp at 2,000 m altitude
- Transfer back to starting point
Optional Activities
- Taxi from starting point to Sotres (payable locally)
Landmarks Picu Urriellu - Day 6
Sotres
You have options for today's hike. Either explore forests and meadows near Treviso village, home to the endangered capercaillie, or trek through a glacial valley at 1,650 m where sheep, horses, and cows graze with vultures circling overhead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of guided hikes: Treviso forests and meadows route or glacial valley route
Landmarks Treviso - Day 7
Sotres to Arenas de Cabrales
Leaving Sotres, you'll climb to Pandebano at 1,245 m, then descend via an old footpath through meadows and sparse vegetation to Bulnes, a village only accessible on foot or by cable car (operating since 2001). You can either take the cable car to Poncebos or extend the hike through a gorge where vultures nest. Later, take the public bus (payable locally) back to your hotel in Arenas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Sotres to Pandebano and descent to Bulnes
Optional Activities
- Cable car from Bulnes to Poncebos (payable locally)
- Extend hike through gorge with vulture nesting sites
Landmarks Pandebano Pass Bulnes - Day 8
Arenas de Cabrales
Your time in Picos de Europa comes to an end. You'll have breakfast and then depart the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
