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Self-Guided Picos De Europa

8 days
From Espinama to Poncebos
5.0
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Espinama

    Start point
    Santander, Cantabria, Spain (Santander Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Santander (€130 each way, groups up to 8 people)
    • Airport transfer from Bilbao (€220 each way, groups up to 8 people)
  2. Day 2

    Fuente De Cable Car and Refugio Veronica Circular Walk

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Circular walk to Refugio Veronica - 12km, 5-6 hours, 600m ascent/descent with views of Picos de Europa

    Optional Activities

    • El Cable (cable car) - 10 Euro one way for adults, 4 Euro one way for children
    Landmarks
    Picos de Europa
    Refugio Veronica
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  3. Day 3

    Walk to Sotres via GR202

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Sotres via GR202 - 15km, 4-6 hours, 750m ascent/650m descent through Duje Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Refugio De Aliva for drink and rest
    Landmarks
    Duje Valley
    Refugio De Aliva
  4. Day 4

    Choice of Two Walks

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sotres to Tielve to Sotres circular walk - 14km, 4-6 hours, 750m ascent/descent over grazing land with Rio Duje Valley views
    • Jito De Escardi Circular walk - 17km, 5-7 hours, 850m ascent/descent through Western massif with mineral mines

    Optional Activities

    • Taxi from Tielve to shorten walk by 9km
    • Lunch at Hostal Duje near Sotres
    Landmarks
    Rio Duje Valley
  5. Day 5

    Sotres to Bulnes to Poncebos and Arenas De Cabrales

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk from Sotres to Bulnes - 13km, 360m ascent/1200m descent over Collado Pondebano

    Optional Activities

    • Funicular train from Bulnes to Poncebos - 17 Euro one way
    • Walk through gorge from Bulnes to Poncebos
    • Lunch at Bulnes
    Landmarks
    Bulnes
    Collado Pondebano
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  6. Day 6

    Garganta del Cares Walk

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Garganta del Cares Walk - up to 24km return, 300m ascent/descent through gorge with tunnels

    Optional Activities

    • Walk partial distance and return at any point
    Landmarks
    Garganta del Cares
    Cain
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  7. Day 7

    Sierra de Juan Robre Circular Walk or Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sierra de Juan Robre circular walk from hotel - 12km, 5-7 hours, 650m ascent/descent over 4 peaks (Cuernu Jorcao, Cabeza la García, Cabeza Turueco, Juan Robre)

    Optional Activities

    • Transfer to Santander
    • Transfer to Bilbao
    Landmarks
    Sierra de Juan Robre
  8. Day 8

    Departure or Onward Travel

    End point
    Santander, Cantabria, Spain (Airport or city)

    Optional Activities

    • Transfer from Santander or Bilbao onwards
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Who is travelling?

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