Walking in the Picos de Europa

Your walking holiday begins in the quiet village of Arenas de Cabrales. On your first day you complete a colourful, rewarding ascent to Nava above the Cares River. Further on the village of Tielve awaits with neighbouring Valfríu tempting you with their famous ‘Queso de Cabrales’ - local blue cheese. Through landscapes of heather, beech woods and flowing streams you arrive in Sotres, the highest of all the villages.

This will be your base for 4 nights. Day walks through Ándara, to Vega de Urriellu and Tresviso take you into the Eastern and Central Massif. Catch a glimpse of the rare Capercaille and following an ancient footpath find yourself in Bulnes, accessible only by foot or by funicular railway. Extend your walk a little further through a deep gorge where vultures nest before arriving back in Arenas de Cabrales

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Spain / Arenas de Cabrales
Day 2 - Circular Walk from Arenas - 9.5km
Day 3 - Walk from Tielve to Sotres - 9km
Day 4 - Circular Walk to Ándara, Eastern Massif - 13km
Day 5 - Ascent to Vega de Urriellu - 17kms
Day 6 - Circular walk to Áliva - 18 km
Day 7 - Walk to Arenas de Cabrales - 12.5 km
Day 8 - Departure Day