Traverse the Picos de Europa on this week-long walking holiday. Explore the stunning national park, heading out on daily walks through the unspoilt and wild landscapes of the western, central and eastern massifs. Get a real taste for life in rural northern Spain, staying in the small village of Sotres, refuelling with homemade Asturian food and even meeting with the makers of the famous Cabrales blue cheese. Sotres - Feel at home at our family-run hotel - headed by husband and wife, Juan and Sonia - in the heart of Sotres, the highest village in Asturias. Garganta de Cares - Walk along cliff-cut pathways through this spectacular route, known as the Divine Gorge thanks to its spectacular vistas. Aliva Valley - Take the exhilarating Fuente D'e cable car to soak up panoramic views over the national park.
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General information
Tour ID124777
Tour length8days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
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Starting point
33459 Santiago del Monte, Asturias, Spain
Asturias Airport, Arrivals Hall
10:30
End point
33459 Santiago del Monte, Asturias, Spain
Asturias Airport, Departures Hall
10:30
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip at Bilbao Airport. Drive to the tranquil mountain town of Sotres
Day 2: Eastern massif of Picos-Caseton de Andara Refuge and Valdediezma forest
Day 3: Trek to Vega de Urriello Refuge at the foot of the iconic Naranjo de Bulnes Mountain
Day 4: Hike through beech forest to Treviso. Drive to the medieval town of Potes
Day 5: Take the spectacular Fuente De Cable Car, walk down into the Aliva Valley
Day 6: Trek through the imposing Cares Gorge to Cain
Day 7: Walk from La Caballar to Tielve and try the famous Cabrales blue cheese
Day 8: Drive to Bilbao Airport where the trip ends