Picos de Europa - Medium Trek - Accommodation before and after

The route from Fuente Dé to the Collado Jermoso Refuge is one of the most spectacular in the Picos de Europa, combining forests, alpine meadows and high mountain terrain with breathtaking views.

From Fuente Dé, the route gradually climbs along a path that crosses the beautiful Áliva Valley, surrounded by the peaks of the Oriental Massif. The route enters a more rugged landscape and crosses the Vega de Liordes, a wide plateau surrounded by imposing rock faces. Here begins the most demanding part of the route, with a steep climb along the Canal de Pedabejo to the Collado de Pedabejo (1,900m), where the views of the central macizo of the Picos de Europa are spectacular.

The final stretch follows an aerial path with impressive panoramic views to the Collado Jermoso Refuge (2,064m), one of the best situated refuges in the entire mountain range. The reward for this strenuous day is the famous sunset over the mountains, one of the most iconic of the Picos de Europa.

Leaving the refugio behind, this stage begins by retracing your steps back toward Fuente Dé. The morning is marked by a steep and technical descent through rocky switchbacks that demand careful footing. As you descend, the imposing limestone walls of the Torre del Llambrión (2,647m) dominate the skyline and provide an impressive backdrop.

The route re-enters the Vega de Liordes, a vast alpine meadow surrounded by towering peaks—an ideal place for a break before continuing down. From here, the path follows an old mining track and zigzags through the Canal del Embudo, where the high alpine terrain gradually gives way to lush forests.

Reaching Fuente Dé, the trail levels out and picks up the Camino de Fuente Dé, a historic route lined with beech forests and mountain streams. From there, it continues along the River Deva to Espinama, where you can celebrate the end of another rewarding stage with a well-earned rest in this charming mountain village.

The last hiking day has arrived, leaving the high mountains behind. Today's stage initially takes you uphill for the first kilometers. After a few kilometers, you'll pass 'Portilla del Boquejón,' and shortly after, you'll reach today's highest point. Naturally, there's a nearby church where you can take a break. Gradually descending, you continue toward Sotres, partially following the flow of the Duje River. During the last kilometers, you'll encounter 'invernales' again, shelters for animals in winter, just like on the first day.

From Sotres you will take the bus back to your hotel in Arenas de Cabrales, where you can toast to a successful hut-to-hut trek in the Picos de Europa!