Walking Holidays in the Picos de Europa

This 8-day self-guided Picos de Europa walking holiday offers a variety of landscapes to explore in the Eastern and Central Massifs, with the option of choosing easier or more difficult day walks, including an ascent to the mountain hut beneath the famous Picu Urriellu.

• Mixture of pilgrimage route and mountain trek following a branch of the famous Camino de Santiago
• Long, but technically easy, routes at the beginning of the week and then more mountainous and off-the-beaten track as you get closer to the Picos de Europa
• Countryside roads and footpaths through an amazingly authentic rural hinterland
• Beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes

This 12-day Picos de Europa Mountain Trek invites you to discover one of Spain’s most spectacular mountain landscapes on a self-guided journey through dramatic peaks, deep gorges and timeless villages. This immersive multi-day adventure combines breathtaking scenery, rich local culture and outstanding gastronomy, creating an unforgettable walking experience in the heart of northern Spain.

• Family Adventure in Picos de Europa National Park (for kids age 8 and older)
• 10% discount for kids under 12 years old
• 3.5 days of moderate but famous hiking trails through the Cares Gorge, across the Áliva mountain pass or all the way up to the Vega Urriellu
• Combination of guided and self-guided routes, but with daily logistic support
• Detailled route description in our App (but also available in paper version)
• 4x4 excursion between Caín and Espinama
• Cable Car Fuente Dé
• Welcoming rural accommodation (1 night in  private room, 3 nights in dormitories)
• Unforgettable overnight stay at the mountain hut Vega de Urriellu at 2000 m altitude

• Rucksack trekking following the Anillo de Picos trail and La Ruta del Cares
• Simple but welcoming mountain huts 
• Awesome sceneries in Spain’s oldest National Park
• Limestone mountain range with exuberant and rare alpine flora
• Dense beech and oak woods

This 3-day Picu Urriellu Walking Holiday lets you experience the raw beauty of the Picos de Europa on a self-guided walking short break, taking you deep into one of Spain’s most dramatic mountain landscapes. It is a journey into the heart of the Central Massif, where towering limestone peaks, remote high valleys and a traditional mountain refuge come together to create an unforgettable high‑altitude adventure.

This 8‑day Picos de Europa Mini Trek follows different routes through the national park, connecting villages such as Posada de Valdeón, Espinama, Sotres and Arenas, and including the classic Cares Gorge walk. 

Each day features sustained ascents and descents, best suited to hikers comfortable with moderate mountain terrain. A standout moment is the overnight stay at the Vega de Urriellu mountain hut, set directly beneath the iconic Picu Urriellu - an experience made all the more memorable as you carry only your essentials for the night. For the remainder of the trek, you can choose to walk with or without luggage transport, depending on how light you prefer to hike.

This 5-day from the Picos de Europa to the Sea tour lets you experience the perfect blend of mountains and coastline on a self‑guided walking journey from Cabrales to Nueva de Llanes. Combining spectacular hiking routes with charming accommodation and stunning seaside scenery, this trip offers a diverse taste of Asturias at its very best.

This 3-day Picos de Europa short break invites you to discover the essence of the Cabrales region on a self-guided walking escape in the heart of the mountains. Blending scenic hiking with cultural immersion and unique off-road exploration, this tour offers an engaging and well-rounded introduction to one of northern Spain’s most spectacular mountain areas.