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Picos de Europa & Gorges

Trip type: 
Walking & Trekking
Trekking level: 
3. Moderate
Max group size: 
16
Avg user rating: 
5
Europe, Spain | 8 days
Trip code: 
XNS
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus, on foot, (bike), (horse).

Accommodation - Hotels (7nts).

Meals - 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches & 5 dinners.

Trip Highlights: 
Walk in the dramatic Picos de Europa National Park
Enjoy spectacular scenery that goes on for miles
Wander through picturesque villages
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Trip Overview: 

Europe’s largest national park, the Picos de Europa is an area of dramatic beauty and home to many protected species. The area still remains one of the truly unspoilt places in Spain that few visitors have discovered. It is a spectacular range of limestone peaks, ridges and deep valleys. The high ground is a 'moonscape' of dramatic rocky terrain almost devoid of vegetation, while the lower valleys are full of beautiful wildflowers in spring. 

Trip Highlights: 
Walk in the dramatic Picos de Europa National Park
Enjoy spectacular scenery that goes on for miles
Wander through picturesque villages
see full itinerary >>
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus, on foot, (bike), (horse).

Accommodation - Hotels (7nts).

Meals - 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches & 5 dinners.

Trip Photos: 

Picos de Europa

The Picos de Europa are a compact and dramatic range of limestone mountains in northern Spain. The rugged and unspoilt landscape is home to vultures and chamois, and is dotted with remote villages. This trekking itinerary follows a circular route and passes through some of the most well-known areas, including the Cares Gorge, a dramatic chasm up to 1000m deep.

Mancondiu Peak

The climax to your week is climbing up to the twin summits of Macondiu Peak. The effort of hiking up the disused mining tracks brings you to 2000m and rewards you with great panoramic views of both the Central and Eastern Massifs.

Extra Activities 

Although a walking trip we have also included a free day in the itinerary for you to make the most of the region and do a different activity.  There's plenty to choose from including caving, canyoning, climbing and canoeing - or for something more relaxing you could just head to the coast. Activities can be booked an paid for locally meaning you only have to pay for what you choose to do. 

Our Picos de Europa trip is just one of our Europe tours. To find out more visit our Europe holidays page.