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6-day Picos de Europa Family Walking Holidays
6-day Picos de Europa Family Walking Holidays
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May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
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ESSK020
6-day Picos de Europa Family Walking Holidays
6-day Picos de Europa Family Walking Holidays
Self-guided easy routes in Picos de Europa
Is this tour for me?
This 6-day Picos de Europa Family Walking Holiday is a relaxed, family‑friendly adventure designed to combine easy walking, outdoor activities and authentic local experiences. With a comfortable base and plenty of flexibility, it offers the perfect way for families to explore one of Spain’s most varied and beautiful mountain landscapes.
Tour Highlights
- Self-guided programme with easy routes in the Picos de Europa
- A variety of landscapes and activities to enjoy as a family
- Choice of walks with different lengths and difficulty levels, ideal for children
- Guided visit to a traditional local dairy
- Striking limestone formations and rich mountain flora
- 5 nights in comfortable, family-friendly accommodation
- Canyoning in unspoilt rivers (or canoeing option for younger ones)
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ITINERARY
Start: Cabrales Finish: Cabrales
Day 1: Arrival in Cabrales area
Day 2: Choice of hiking route the Picos de Europa
Day 3: River activity
Day 4: Choice of hiking route the Picos or visit a local dairy
Day 5: Choice of hiking route the Picos de Europa
Day 6: End of arrangement
Day 1: Arrival in Cabrales area
Arrival at your cozy guesthouse accommodation in a tiny village in Cabrales. Within minutes, you'll begin to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of these beautiful surroundings.
Challenge: Settle into your new "home for a week" and meet your S-Cape agent.
Villages along the way: Arenas de Cabrales, Sotres, Berodia, Inguanzo or Ortiguero
Day 2: Choice of hiking route the Picos de Europa
For this week, you will choose from a variety of walks and/or activities to enjoy summer pastures with stone barns, cool woods, high meadows with wild flowers, rushing streams and rocky areas with bizarre limestone formations. Included are 10 different hiking routes in the Picos, with different distances and degrees of difficulty, a canyonning activity (NOTE: this activity has age restrictions, it can be changed to a canoeing activity if children are smaller than 8 years old), and a visit to a dairy.
Today you can choose among the hiking routes that are proposed, depending on your preferences and the weather forecast.
Villages along the way: Arenas de Cabrales, Sotres, Tielve, Bulnes, Poncebos, Tielve, Berodia
Day 3: River activity
An exciting canyoning excursion is the plan for today. This activity is organized by local companies who are specialized in Active Tourism. They’ll provide you with the necessary instruction, as well as the gear you'll need. Activities are run by qualified guides. For families with children under 12 years old, there is an option of booking a canoeing activity along the Deva River.
Villages along the way: Arenas de Cabrales
Day 4: Choice of hiking route the Picos or visit a local dairy
Today, you have once again a range of routes to choose from, but remember: you can also organise on your own visit to a local dairy. The cheese dairy is localted in Sotres and you can book a guided visit (in Spanish) at 12:00, at 16:00 or at 18:00 hrs. The owners of "Quesería Maín" will show you alll about the process to make Cabrales cheese and will take you for a 10 minute walk to the cheese cave where the Cabrales cheese is left to age and mature. Last, but not least, there will be a tasting session of three different types of Asturian cheese, to finish this tasty experience!
Villages along the way: Sotres
Day 5: Choice of hiking route the Picos de Europa
Today you can choose among the hiking routes that are proposed, depending on your preferences and the weather forecast. Enjoy your last day in Picos walking through summer pastures with stone barns, cool woods, high meadows with wild flowers, rushing streams and rocky areas with bizarre limestone formations.
Villages along the way: Arenas de Cabrales, Sotres, Bulnes, Poncebos, Berodia
Day 6: End of arrangement
Today you say farewell to the Picos after breakfast. Remeber to leave your guest house before 12 hrs.
You have the choice to extend your trip 2 more nights and go with your family to the biggest mountain refuge in Picos de Europa, located at the base of the stunning Picu Urrielly peak, in the very heart of Picos de Europa. For more information see: Picos de Europa short break • 3 days
ACCOMMODATION
Where will you stay?
For this tour, we offer a self‑contained rural house, selected according to the size of your family. The house may be located in one of the hamlets or villages within the Cabrales area. All properties provide the essentials for a week‑long stay, including a fully equipped kitchen, bed linen and towels, along with other basic amenities.
We can also arrange accommodation in a hotel in Poo de Cabrales, offering lovely views and a swimming pool.
Extra nights can be booked at any of the accommodations along the route.
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La Casa del Pozo Redondo (Sotres)La Casa del Pozo Redondo is a nice holiday house located in the highest town of Picos de Europa. Wide and comfortable with an eclectic decoration. Ideal for bigger families with children over 4 years old. It has 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a toilet. With a nice private balcony and a shared terrace.
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Hotel Principado*** (Poo)Hotel Principado is a comfortable hotel in Poo de Cabrales, a viewpoint of the Naranjo de Bulnes that provides a splendid view of the Naranjo and the surrounding summits. It features a swimming pool, perfect to relax on warm days.
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El Canalizu L'Abeya (Sotres)El Canalizu L'Abeya is a small guest house located in an old village house restored in 2010, perfect for small families, Located in the mountain town of Sotres, with great views of the summits of Picos de Europa. It has 2 bedrooms, one bathroom and a comfortable kitchen-dinning room area.
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Jascal (Berodia)Jascal is a five country cottages situated in a peaceful neighbourhood. Perfect for small families. An idyllic hamlet, surrounded by mysterious woodlands and impressive peaks, just half an hour from the highest village in the Picos, half an hour from the lovely beaches of our Cantabrian Coast; the perfect location for a holiday.
PRACTICAL INFO
This trip is designed as a self‑drive holiday, and we recommend bringing your own car or hiring one at the nearest airport. If you prefer to travel by bus, it is possible to reach the area using public transport, combined with a few additional taxi transfers.
How do I get to Cabrales?
The nearest airports to the Picos de Europa are Oviedo - Asturias (OVD), Santander (SDR) and Bilbao (BIO).
From each airport, there are regular bus services to the city centre bus stations. From there, you can take a connecting bus to your final destination with ALSA (timetables available at www.alsa.es).
- From Oviedo, there are direct buses to Arenas de Cabrales
- From Santander and Bilbao, take a direct bus to Unquera, then continue by taxi to Arenas de Cabrales
We strongly recommend booking both bus tickets and taxi transfers in advance, particularly during peak season and on Friday afternoons. Bus tickets can be purchased via the ALSA website.
Departure from Cabrales
- Travel to Oviedo by direct bus
- For Santander or Bilbao, take a taxi to Unquera, then continue by bus
Airport transfers (arrival and departure) can also be arranged in advance through S-Cape Travel. Costs vary depending on the number of passengers, the airport, and the transfer time.
More information on how to get to the Picos de Europa on our blog.
Where is Picos de Europa?
The Picos de Europa is a mountain range in northern Spain and home to the country’s oldest national park, shared by the regions of Asturias, Cantabria and Castilla y León.
When to go?
The best time to go to Picos de Europa is late spring, summer and early autumn. During these months, temperatures are mild, days are often sunny, and snow has usually melted from the mountains. Outside this period, snow and ice can remain at higher altitudes, which may affect both hiking conditions and driving.
Full rental houses do not usually offer private parking. However, some villages have open public parking areas, or you can typically find a parking space on the street close to the house.
Navigation app and tracks
Included in your booking is access to the tour on our navigation app. You can also download the tracks and follow the routes on your own device, but we recommend checking the app for the day-to-day itinerary
Weather & Climate
| Month | Temperature (ºC) | Hours of sunshine | Rain (%) |
| Apr | 8–12 °C | 5 h | 45 % |
| May | 11–16 °C | 6 h | 35 % |
| Jun | 14–19°C | 7 h | 25 % |
| Jul | 16–21 °C | 8 h | 20 % |
| Aug | 16–22 °C | 7 h | 20 % |
| Sep | 16–21 °C | 6 h | 30 % |
| Oct | 11–16 °C | 5 h | 45 % |
What gear do I need?
For easy family walks in the Picos de Europa from spring to October, comfortable walking shoes or trainers with good grip are usually sufficient. The paths are generally well‑maintained, but can be stony or muddy after rain. Dress in light, breathable layers and always carry a waterproof jacket, as mountain weather can change quickly. A small daypack with water, snacks, sun‑screen and a cap or sun hat is essential, especially for children.
Difficulty & Terrain
A range of self‑guided walks is available, with different route lengths and difficulty levels to suit all ages and fitness levels. Gentle paths and optional longer walks make this holiday ideal for families, allowing you to choose routes each day based on energy, weather and preferences.
How to Book & Our Terms
When you make a booking, we first check availability and do our best to confirm all your chosen options. Once everything is confirmed, we’ll contact you. If something isn’t available, we’ll get in touch to discuss alternative options with you.
You can note any preferences or questions in the comments box at the final step of booking. For full details, please see our Terms & Conditions and How to book pages.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 5 nights’ accommodation in a comfortable holiday home
- Welcome package
- Bed linen and kitchen utensils provided in the village house
- Canyoning activity (for participants aged 12 and over)
- Canoeing activity (for children aged 6 to 11)
- Additional information on excursions, cultural visits and places of interest
- Detailed digital route notes and maps (in English)
- Access to the trip via the GUIBO navigation app
- 24-hour telephone assistance
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Visit to the Sotres cheese factory
- Meals
- Transport to and from accommodation (*)
- Transport to and from the walks (please inform your agent if you are not travelling with your own car)
- Personal expenses, such as drinks, phone calls, tips, etc.
(*) Although this arrangement is designed to be a self-drive trip, extra transfers from and to the nearest bus stop (in Arenas de Cabrales) or airports (Santander, Oviedo and Bilbao), can be arranged.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Transfers from/to the airport on arrival/departure
- Transfer to and from the start/finish of the walks
- The standard trip is 5 nights. Subject to availability, extra nights can be booked in the rural guesthouse or nearby cities like Santander, Oviedo or Bilbao
- Shipment of printed documents to the first accommodation
REVIEWS
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Yes. The Picos de Europa is an excellent destination for families, offering a great mix of nature, outdoor activities and local culture. Families can enjoy easy scenic walks, animal encounters, traditional villages and hands‑on experiences such as cheesemaking, as well as optional adventure activities like canoeing or canyoning suited to older children. Please note that the area is a protected national park, and some family‑friendly activities take place just outside the park boundaries.
The weather in the Picos de Europa can be unpredictable, with cool temperatures and sudden changes — even in summer. In the higher areas, you might get more sun, as you're often above the clouds (around 1000m). Spring to early autumn is also a great time to visit, but always come prepared for rain. Check out more about the climate here and what to pack here.
The holiday homes are equipped with kitchen facilities and basic household supplies, such as toilet paper, usually provided for at least the first two nights. We recommend checking the house upon arrival before doing your food shopping. Some hamlets have a bar‑tienda (a small bar that also sells basic groceries), and there are two larger supermarkets in Arenas de Cabrales for more extensive supplies.
Sure, please do! Although our office is not open to the public, we are always happy to welcome our clients in person and help with any questions. You can find us on the main street between 9:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday.
Why book with S-Cape?
Local experts
We know the trails inside out - we've walked them all, so we can guide you.
Travel your way
Go when you want, with whoever you choose - we take care of the rest.
Our Navigation App
Our app has every route mapped, with daily details and extra info for a seamless journey.
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