Our Picos de Europa vacations & tours
Many limestone massifs in Europe are crawling with walkers but in the Picos de Europa, not so much. This mountain range: small in area but high in altitude, delivers high density scenery and low density human population. Instead, bearded vultures soar above isolated valleys, and views soar as far as the eye can see. Our Picos de Europa vacations aim to benefit this region of Northern Spain, as well as giving you a good time. Nature tourism can be an important source of income for small mountain communities here who have left farming behind. By coming for a center based walking vacation where there’s local food on the table and a local guide to lead you, you can contribute to this beautiful area.
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Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
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€1645
7 days
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Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
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Trekking vacation in the Picos de Europa
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8 days
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A 7 day trekking adventure in beautiful high mountain scenery
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Learn Spanish & hike the Camino de Santiago, Spain
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Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
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Photography vacation in Picos de Europa, Spain
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10 days
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Photograph Northern Spain's stunning mountains & wild coastline
Small group2027: 9 Sep
Picos mountains walking vacation in Spain
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US $1690 to US $2575
8 days
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Spectacular range of limestone peaks, ridges and valleys
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Northern Spain self drive vacation
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€1150 to €1490
8 days
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Northern Spain’s best places in a 8 days self-drive tour
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Picos de Europa self guided hiking vacation, Spain
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€715
8 days
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Hike across the stunning Picos De Europa
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Northern Way and Picos de Europa hiking vacation in Spain
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€875 to €995
8 days
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Walk the coast and mountains in Northern Spain
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Learn Spanish & yoga vacation in the Picos de Europa
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€1645
7 days
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Spanish & Pilates + Yoga in stunning green Spain
Small group2026: 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
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PICOS DE EUROPA MAP & HIGHLIGHTS
Caught between two classic Camino de Santiago routes: the more popular Camino Francés to the south, and the Camino del Norte, running parallel along the north coast, the Picos de Europa is a section of the Cantabrian mountain range that stretches across the regions of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León. The highest point, Torre de Cerredo (2,650m), is one of several dominating peaks and taking the cable car from Fuente Dé, about 20km west of Potes, makes short shrift of the ascent en route to some fabulously rugged, high elevation hikes. The 13km Ruta del Cares gorge path is an equally exciting option with the funicular railway down to Puente Poncebos making for a great precursor at the start of Cares Gorge.
Camino de Santiago
1. Camino de Santiago
The Camino Francés and the Camino del Norte (Northern Way) extend from France to the shrine of St James in the UNESCO city of Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. Connections to both routes lead directly through the Picos de Europa with the Camino Vadiniense, especially, exemplifying the dynamism of the region where solace and spirituality is sought in several guises.
Fuente de cable car
2. Fuente de cable car
Although the ascent from Fuente Dé (762m) to the top station (1,830m) takes just a few minutes, the views on the way up are simply staggering. Once you’ve disembarked you'll discover well posted and straightforward trails leading to Torre de Horcados Rojos, Pico Tesorero and Peña Vieja as well as a walking route back down to the base station. Top tip: Arrive around 9am to avoid queues.
Garganta del Cares
3. Garganta del Cares
High above the River Cares, carved into the limestone rockface, there’s an old maintenance route that once offered access to the hydro-electric power plant. This 15km path is now used by walkers heading from Poncebos to Cain and winds with the river through rock tunnels and over ridge tops some 300m above the floor below. Keep an eye out for goats, vultures and weekend crowds.
Panes
4. Panes
Situated right at the foot of the mountains, Panes is one of those tucked away villages that time forgot, where you’ll still get friendly nods from hospitable local people and any attempt to speak Spanish will be met with enthusiasm – although don’t expect an English reply. A charming gateway to the mountains oozing authenticity and promising a warm welcome after a good day spent outdoors.
Potes
5. Potes
Potes more than lives up to expectations with surrounding valleys covered in walnut trees and flowering poplars as the River Quiviesa idles under 13th century bridges en route to the Atlantic. The complex of medieval alleyways in the Old Town add to the Sunday morning ambience with the cubic Torre del Infantado always popular alongside chances to tuck into a bowl of cocido lebaniego (chickpea broth).
Sotres
6. Sotres
Access to the Euro GR footpath network is just one of the reasons to be tempted by Sotres and the bowl-like setting makes for a fantastic early morning ascent over ancient mule tracks and alpine pastures dominated by the Central Massif and views over the Rio Duje Valley. No hike out of Sotres is complete without squirrelling away a hunk of bread and slab of queso de Cabrales for the journey.
Our Picos de Europa vacations reviews
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Michael Bowe17 Sep 2026
Amazing landscape and insight to an agricultural culture which seems to be surviving. We were blessed with wonderful weather... A great success, cosseted and safe but exposed for tough and varied walks.read more
Jeremy Sanders10 Sep 2026
Excellent. Well organised and a great itinerary.read more
Donald Duprey24 Aug 2026
Hiking the amazing limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa.read more
Judith Eaton17 Aug 2026
Watching the eclipse in the most beautiful setting in the mountains!read more
