Walking in the Picos de Europa
The Picos de Europa is one of the most impressive mountain ranges in Spain and a superb environment for walking. This self guided holiday will take you through jagged limestone mountains providing magnificent scenery and harbouring a rich variety of flora, fauna and wildlife.
Initially based in the quiet village of Arenas de Cabrales, your first day's walk is a colourful, rewarding ascent to Nava above the Cares River. Further on the village of Tielve awaits with neighbouring Valfríu tempting you with their famous ‘Queso de Cabrales’ - local blue cheese. Through landscapes of heather, beech woods and flowing streams you arrive in Sotres, the highest of all the villages and your base for four nights, before finishing your trip in Arena de Cabrales.
Walk briskly out of Arenas de Cabrales toward Nava above the Cares River.
This is an alternative circular walk from Arenas, passing through the village of Poo.
Enjoy today's walk across the traditional landscape of the Picos, experiencing the stunning scenery and local delicacies of the region.
A day of contrasts awaits you on this exploration of the Eastern Massif.
After a short transfer, a spectacular walk takes you right into the heart of the Picos de Europas.
From Sotres, work your way along winding paths through green valleys and towering peaks, the lofty views your reward on this challenging walk.
An alternative to the Aliva walk, you will start this circular route from Hitu Escarandi, then return back past Hitu to finish in Sotres.
A third option for your day in Sotres, follow farm tracks and footpaths as you circle the Picos de Europa village.
Access remote villages and pass through a humbling gorge en route to Poncebos.
Walk the stunning Ruta del Cares through Cares Gorge.