Spain Walking Holiday
Walk Spain: Picos de Europa Walk Holiday Details
Picos de Europa - stunning walking - unspoilt mountains - delicious food - comfortable boutique hotels - expert guide - relaxed pace – small group
Brief Description
- Walk spectacular and varied trails in the Picos de Europa mountains.
- Explore in the company of your expert local guide.
- Sleep in hotels specially chosen for their setting, comfort and service.
- Dine out somewhere new each night for as much variety as possible.
- Designed for anyone who enjoys great walking, good food and a comfortable bed at the end of the day.
Walking Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Picos de Europa | 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 | Picos de Europa | 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 | Picos de Europa | 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 | Picos de Europa | 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 | Picos de Europa | 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 | Picos de Europa | 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 | Picos de Europa | 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 | Travel | Return home
Return to the airport for your flight home. (b)
"Unforgettable holiday in beautiful countryside with first class accommodation and food. The guide was friendly but unobtrusive and used his local knowledge to choose each walk to suit the prevailing weather and he also knew all the good eating places." William M.
Prices & Departures
2008 |
10 May | 07 Jun | 27 Sep | 04 Oct | £925pp |
Price includes |
Twin/double en-suite hotel rooms; |
Not included |
Flights; personal expenses; tips. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Prices may be subject to change: please confirm at booking.
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