AUTUMN IN PEAKS OF EUROPE
October and November, 3-day cruise.
Enjoy the colors of Autumn
Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula (Asturias, Cantabria and Castilla y León), Picos de Europa is the first National Park declared in Spain, in 1918.
Picos de Europa is composed of three calcareous massifs that represent the best of the Cantabrian mountain range. Beautiful landscapes, alpine wild life, magical forests, traditional culture and delicious cuisine are waiting for you in one of the best natural destinations in Spain.
For this activity, good physical condition is recommended.
The realization of this activity is subject to modifications due to meteorological reasons and availability of accommodation.
PRICE
• € 290 / person. (Minimun 2 persons)
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Day 1:
17: 00-19: 00 Reception in Santa Marina de Valdeón, León
20:00 Introduction to the Picos de Europa National Park, explanation of the routes.
20:30 Traditional dinner at La Squirrel Real.
23:00 Break
Day 2:
8:00 Breakfast
8:50 Taxi to Soto de Sajambre
9:00 Start of the route, Soto de Sajambre to Collado de Vegabaño **
13:00 Traditional food in Refugio de Vegabaño
6:00 PM Taxi to Santa Marina
20:30 Dinner
21:30 Magosto (Chestnuts and sweet cider)
00:00 Break
Day 3:
8:00 Breakfast
8:50 Taxi to the port of Panderrueda, Start of route Puerto Panderrueda
9:00 Posada de Valdeón ***
13:00 Taxi to Santa Marina de Valdeón
13:10 Traditional food at La Ardilla Real
15:00 Guided tour Santa Marina de Valdeón
4:00 PM End of trip
Price: € 290 per person (includes: guide and insurance services, accommodation, two breakfasts, two meals and two dinners, four taxi services.)
* Accommodation in 4-bed dormitories. Possibility of single or double room with an additional cost of 40 or 25 euros per person.
Description of the routes:
The routes will take place at a gentle pace with interpretive stops to know and enjoy the nature of Picos de Europa.
** From Soto de Sajambre to Collado de Vegabaño, circular route of 12 km, 430 m of positive elevation, 520 m of negative height, without technical difficulty, low physical difficulty. On this route we will visit the Centennial Roundabout of Cuestafría.
*** From the Port of Panderrueda to Posada de Valdeón: 14 km, 450 m of positive slope, 725 m of negative height, without technical difficulty, and low physical difficulty.
NECESSARY MATERIAL
– Warm clothes (gloves, hat, fleece, mountain jacket, etc.)
– Trekking boots.
– Trekking sticks.
– Backpack.
– Canteen
– Photo camera (optional).
– Binoculars (optional).
– Sunscreen.
– Sunglasses.
Requirements to participate in the activity safely and with maximum enjoyment:
• Good physical condition: Although the routes do not involve a great technical difficulty, some days must overcome large slopes, around 1200 m. The pace will be slow and many stops will be made so that we do not miss any detail of the exuberant nature of the Picos de Europa, but even so it is convenient to be in an acceptable physical form to be able to enjoy the experience. We must not forget that Picos is a medium as great as overwhelming, unfit for those who have vertigo or fear of height
• Know how to live with the right thing: During the days of the journey we will walk through one of the wildest and most authentic means we have left, spending the night in high mountain shelters, where services in general tend to be very few. The last two nights we will sleep in a Hotel, where surely we will value more than usual a good hot shower
• Material: It is recommended to carry a backpack only with the essentials, to have to carry the right and not carry more weight than necessary, but without forgetting the essential. It will be necessary mountain footwear and suitable trekking poles that can help us with the unevenness
A Picos we will enjoy, see, feel, live and surprise us with the most authentic nature of the high mountains. Its fascinating fauna and flora and its exciting landscapes will not leave us indifferent. And why not, to disconnect and forget about the world
If you want more information about the dates of the exits and conditions, send form.
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