Enter the heart of the Picos de Europa and a guided hiking route from Llanes. One experience designed for mountain and nature lovers, where you will tour unique landscapes high mountain, you will discover its natural wealth and you will experience an active day in a protected and spectacular environment.
📍 Meeting point
See on Google Maps: Llanes Bus Station
See on Google Maps: Arenas de Cabrales
The excursion starts from the Llanes bus station, main pick-up point, where a private bus will take you to the meeting point at the beginning from the start of the route, in the vicinity of Sotres.
Although the main meeting point is the Llanes bus station, there are also another meeting point is enabled in the parking lot of Arenas de Cabrales, if it is more convenient for you.
🌟 Full description
You imagine Walk among majestic mountains, breathe fresh air and feel the grandeur of nature in the wild? The Picos de Europa They offer all of that and much more, and this hiking route from Llanes is the best way to discover it all.
After a short bus transfer to the area Sotres, you will equip yourself with trekking poles and, accompanied by an expert guide, you will begin a unforgettable tourThe trail runs between green meadows, limestone ridges and spectacular panoramas that will make you stop at every step to contemplate the landscape. For a few 7 hours of walking, you will have the opportunity to explore a unique natural environment, full of magic corners and stories linked to the lives of high mountain shepherds.
The group is small, with a maximum of 10 people, which guarantees a close and authentic experience. In addition, you will enjoy a outdoor lunch In the heart of the mountains, a perfect time to recharge your batteries while surrounded by the vastness of the Picos de Europa National Park.
More than an excursion, this route is an invitation to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with natureAt the end of the day, you'll return to Llanes feeling like you've experienced one of the most intense and authentic adventures in Asturias.
✅ What's included / What's not included
Includes:
- Trekking sticks.
- Transportation in private bus back and forth.
- Specialized guide in mountain.
Not included:
- Lunch during the route.
💶 Price and modalities
- Price varies depending on date and availability in Viator.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before from the beginning.
- Confirmation of your place within a maximum of 48 hours after booking.
⌛ Duration and schedules
- Total length: about 7 hours.
- Departure times are confirmed after booking, depending on availability and weather conditions.
- Option Pick up in Llanes or Arenas de Cabrales.
ℹ Practical information
- Difficulty level: Moderate, average physical condition required.
- Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users, pregnant women, or people with heart conditions.
- Small group: Maximum 10 participants for greater safety and enjoyment.
🕵 Curiosities and history
El National Park of the Picos de Europa has the honor of being Spain's first national park, declared in 1918 under the name of Covadonga Mountain. It is formed by three large massifs of limestone rock: Cornion, Urrieles y Andara, separated by the rivers Sella, Cares and Deva, which give it a unique landscape diversityAmong its most emblematic peaks is the Picu Urriellu or Naranjo de Bulnes, considered an icon of mountaineering, or the Torrecerredo Peak, known as the Roof of Asturias.
This natural space is also a biodiversity refuge, home to species as unique as the chamois, the Cantabrian brown bear or the capercaillie. In addition, it preserves alive ancestral traditions such as high-altitude grazing and the preparation of Cabrales cheese, matured in natural caves. Added to this is its enormous historical and cultural value: Covadonga, in the heart of the park, was scene of the battle that marked the beginning of the Reconquista and today is one of the most visited places in Asturias.
