Hike Spain’s Picos de Europa

Hike the most scenic trails in the peaks of northern Spain, while staying in an authentic mountain town

Hike Spain’s Picos de Europa

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Trip Fee

$ 2.020

Single Room Difference

$ 405

Date

04 - 11 April 2026

Trip Information

Go deeper into the Picos de Europa than ever before, hiking rugged mountains watched over by golden eagles and griffon vultures and staying in the heart of an authentic mountain town. Guided by an expert tour leader, we trek through limestone peaks and lush valleys, summiting mountains to gaze over the oldest national park in Spain. Our hotel in Arenas de Cabrales is in the perfect spot to explore the town, while our friendly hosts and tour leader can show us the local people’s favourite restaurants and bars. Most departures of this adventure are rated Activity Level 3 (Moderate). However, if you want to test yourself, join one of our Activity Level 5 (Challenging) departures. See the Itinerary and Dates & Prices tab for more details.

Activity Areas

Centre-Based
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking Bestsellers

Region & Country & City

Europe: Picos de Europa, Spain

Included in the Price

— All breakfasts, five picnic lunches, six dinners — All accommodation — All transport and listed activities — Tour leader throughout — Group arrival and departure transfers available

Not Included In The Price

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation Information

— Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (Hotel la Rivera) — Five days of walking — Group normally 4 to 15, plus leader. Minimum age: 16 — Activity Level 5 (Challenging) departures available on selected dates

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 All departures: Begin the adventure in Arenas de Cabrales

Begin your adventure in Arenas de Cabrales, a small but endearing town that acts as a gateway to the Picos de Europa. Around 6pm, say hola to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a big Spanish welcome by arranging dinner. Want to explore Arenas de Cabrales further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Day 2 Activity Level 3 (Moderate) departures: Visit the Arenas de Cabrales valley; pastures of Vanu and spectacular views

The walk begins directly from our hotel. After leaving the village, a path leads us up to the pastures of Vanu with the most famous peaks of Picos de Europa visible on sunny days. Continue onwards, where the scenery changes and we can view across the main valley of Cabrales. In spring, it’s possible to see a large variety of flowers. Looking skywards it is also possible to spot vultures soaring above. For lunch, we approach the village of Inguanzo before completing the final part of the walk. This section is more undulating and provides us with fresh views; a comfortable last mile takes us back to Arenas de Cabrales. Most of this first day’s walk follows wide easy tracks for warming up with some steep ascents. There is only a short section of downhill walking. Distance: 10mi (16km); ascent: 2,395ft (730m); descent: 2,395ft (730m); duration: seven hours

Day 3 Activity Level 3 (Moderate) departures: Ascent to Pandescura peak with superb views of the western massif

A short transfer takes us to the village of Canales. The first part of the day follows farm tracks before a short climb up to the Collado de los Buitres. If you are lucky, you may see griffon vultures soaring above. We then follow open terrain, slowly ascending to the base of the Pandescura peak. A simple ascent to the top leads us to an ideal lunch spot with superb views of the western massif peaks. We then descend through green hills to the village of Demues. Distance: 9mi (14km); ascent: 1,804ft (550m); descent: 1,903ft (580m); duration: six hours; highest point: Pandescura peak at 3,281ft (1,000m) above sea level

Day 4 Activity Level 3 (Moderate) departures: Classic Cares Gorge walk, one of the most popular trails in Spain

The Cares Gorge trail has been described as the jewel in the crown of Spanish hiking. For 7.5mi (12km), the engineered path has been blasted into the rock face. Originally built in the 1940s as part of a hydroelectric scheme, it is now one of the most popular walks in the country. In places, the surrounding peaks rise more than 6,562ft (2,000m) above the path and, if we’re lucky, we glimpse the rare and beautiful wall creeper bird. The path eventually emerges in the village of Cain, where we lunch before returning along the same path to Puente Poncebos. Transport will be waiting here to take us back to our hotel in Arenas. The walk is relatively flat with a gradual ascent of just 1,148ft (350m) from Puente Poncebos to Cain. Distance: 15mi (24km); ascent: 1,804ft (550m); descent: 1,804ft (550m); duration: seven hours; highest point: Los Collaos at 1,673ft (510m)

Day 5 All departures: Free day. Optional activities include self-guided canoeing, canyoning, or a trip to the coast

Today is free for you to visit the coast, self-guided canoeing, or canyoning. Our local staff can help organise any of these activities.

Day 6 Activity Level 3 (Moderate) departures: Summit of Peña Main, one of the classic viewpoints of the Picos; continue to Collado de Pandebano

Starting close to the village of Tieve, we walk up into the Main range and summit Peña Main, one of the classic viewpoints in the Picos. We walk to Collado de Pandebano and then begin our descent. Distance: 7mi (11km); ascent: 3,445ft (1,050m); descent: 2,428ft (740m); duration: seven hours; highest point: Cabeza la Mesa at 5,288ft (1,612m)

Day 7 Activity Level 3 (Moderate) departures: Walk to the twin summits of Mancondiu for fantastic views of the central and eastern massifs

At 6,562ft (2,000m), the twin summits of Mancondiu are the highest point we reach during the week. Most of the walking, apart from the last 656ft (200m), is on disused mining tracks. The top offers fantastic views of the central and eastern massifs and is a fantastic end to a diverse week of walking. Distance: 7mi (11km); ascent: 2,411ft (735m); descent: 2,411ft (735m); duration: five hours; highest point: Macondiu peak at 6,562ft (2,000m)

Day 8 All departures: Adventure ends in Arenas de Cabrales

After one final breakfast, you begin your return journey home. Of course, if you’d like to continue the adventure, you can always speak to your sales representative and extend your hotel stay.

Travel Dates

04 - 11 April 2026 $ 2.020

18 - 25 April 2026 $ 2.095

02 - 09 May 2026 $ 2.020

09 - 16 May 2026 $ 2.020

16 - 23 May 2026 $ 2.020

23 - 30 May 2026 $ 2.020

30 May - 06 June 2026 $ 2.020

06 - 13 June 2026 $ 2.020

13 - 20 June 2026 $ 2.095

27 June - 04 July 2026 $ 2.095

04 - 11 July 2026 $ 2.140

18 - 25 July 2026 $ 2.140

01 - 08 August 2026 $ 2.395

22 - 29 August 2026 $ 2.395

29 August - 05 September 2026 $ 2.395

05 - 12 September 2026 $ 2.140

12 - 19 September 2026 $ 2.140

19 - 26 September 2026 $ 2.140

26 September - 03 October 2026 $ 2.140

03 - 10 October 2026 $ 2.020

10 - 17 October 2026 $ 2.020

17 - 24 October 2026 $ 2.020

03 - 10 April 2027 $ 2.095

17 - 24 April 2027 $ 2.095

01 - 08 May 2027 $ 2.095

08 - 15 May 2027 $ 2.095

15 - 22 May 2027 $ 2.095

22 - 29 May 2027 $ 2.095

29 May - 05 June 2027 $ 2.095

05 - 12 June 2027 $ 2.095

12 - 19 June 2027 $ 2.095

26 June - 03 July 2027 $ 2.095

03 - 10 July 2027 $ 2.215

17 - 24 July 2027 $ 2.215

31 July - 07 August 2027 $ 2.515

21 - 28 August 2027 $ 2.515

28 August - 04 September 2027 $ 2.515

04 - 11 September 2027 $ 2.215

11 - 18 September 2027 $ 2.215

18 - 25 September 2027 $ 2.215

25 September - 02 October 2027 $ 2.215

02 - 09 October 2027 $ 2.095

09 - 16 October 2027 $ 2.095

16 - 23 October 2027 $ 2.095

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