5-Day Trekking in Picos de Europa
Enjoy an incredible journey in Picos de Europa crossing the Central Massif while staying in cozy mountain huts!
We will start the trip in Asturias (this trip can also start from Santiago de Compostela or Madrid) in Puente Poncebos, between the central and western Massif crossing the Cares Valley. We will ascend to Urrieles through Cordiñales enjoying beautiful places like Jermoso Col, Puertos de Avila and Vega de Urriello, where the famous Naranjo de Bulnes is located. We will finish the tour in the picturesque village of Bulnes.
This incredible trek is the best way to enjoy Picos de Europa, its steep peaks, its awe-inspiring geomorphology and contrasts.
NOTE: This hike is possible late June through mid-September. This itinerary can also be done based from a single hotel and doing day hikes. With this option, you can hike April-October.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Puente Poncebos - Cares Route - Caín - Cordiñanes (D)
Distance: 13 km. Elevation gain +600 m. - 100 m descent. Time: 5 hours
Meals included: Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 2: Cordiñanes - Jermoso Col hut (BD)
Distance: 7 km. Elevation gain +1.200 m. - 50 m descent. Time: 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 3: Jermoso Col hut - Hotel Refugio de Aliva (BD)
Distance: 12 km. Elevation gain + 700 m. - 800 m descent. Time: 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 4: Hotel Refugio de Aliva - Vega de Urriellu hut (BD)
Distance: 11 km. Elevation gain +800 m. - 500 m descent. Time: 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 5: Vega de Urriellu hut - Bulnes - Puente Poncebos (B)
Elevation gain + 50 m. - 1.300 m descent. Time: 5 hours
**Should arrive in Bulnes by 3PM-4PM.
Meals included: Breakfast
Pricing
5-Day Trekking in Picos de EuropaPrices are Per Person and Valid for Trips through December 31, 2024
| # People in Group: | 2-3 | 4+ |
| Group Set Departure: | $795 | $795 |
| Mid-Range Lodging: | $1195 | $995 |
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NOTE: Prices are per person in U.S. dollars based on double/triple occupancy. All quotations are based on the current rates of park fees, VAT, other government taxes, and current exchange rates. Should any of these be increased or a new tax introduced, these increases will be added on even if your trip has already been paid for.
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