Picos de Europa - 3-day Loop

Duration: 3 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

> Discover the Picos de Europa, Spain's oldest national park
> Stay in the iconic Refugio Vega de Urriellu
> Trek through breathtaking gorges

Embark on a breathtaking 3-day tour through the Picos de Europa, one of Spain's most iconic mountain ranges. This trek takes you through spectacular limestone peaks, deep gorges and stunning green valleys and is a must for experienced nature lovers and walkers. Although suitable for walkers with mountain experience, remember to always follow marked trails.

As you traverse the rugged mountain landscapes, stay in traditional accommodation and enjoy half board with Spanish mountain cuisine. For an authentic experience in the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park, spot native wildlife from chamois to golden eagles in this unspoilt natural paradise.

Important: This route is only suitable for experienced hikers with technical mountaineering skills and previous experience of trekking in similar high mountain terrain.

Itinerary

Included

  • Full travel guide

    You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Picos de Europa. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.

  • Hotels, Hostels or Huts

    We arrange your accommodation on the Picos de Europa in hotels, hostels or huts along the way. We have selected accommodations on our trek based on the length of each stage and recommendations from hikers who have gone before us on the Picos de Europa.

  • Half-board

    Accommodation at the huts includes dinner and breakfast. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about. Bear in mind that lunch is not included, but it can be purchased at the huts. Here you can also buy an array of snacks and bottled water.

  • Navigation support

    Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

  • Traveling to and from

    You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.

  • Transfers

    Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.

  • Lunch

    Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.

  • Travel Insurance

    Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.

FAQ

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  • End point: Sotres

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