Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Espinama
You'll arrive in Espinama with airport transfers arranged from either Santander or Bilbao. After settling in at Hotel Posada Sobrevilla III, grab dinner at the hotel restaurant and rest up before your mountain hiking adventure begins.
- Start point
- Santander, Cantabria, Spain (Santander Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in hotel)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Santander (€130 each way, groups up to 8 people)
- Airport transfer from Bilbao (€220 each way, groups up to 8 people)
- Day 2
Fuente De Cable Car and Refugio Veronica Circular Walk
Head to Fuente De this morning and take the cable car up the mountain. From there, you'll complete a circular 12km walk to Refugio Veronica, which takes 5 to 6 hours with 600m of climbing and descent. The views across Picos de Europa spread out below you the whole time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circular walk to Refugio Veronica - 12km, 5-6 hours, 600m ascent/descent with views of Picos de Europa
Optional Activities
- El Cable (cable car) - 10 Euro one way for adults, 4 Euro one way for children
Landmarks/POIs Picos de Europa Refugio Veronica 
- Day 3
Walk to Sotres via GR202
Start early for a 15km walk along the GR202 trail from the hotel, taking 4 to 6 hours with 750m ascent and 650m descent. You'll move through the Duje Valley with the option to stop at Refugio De Aliva. Later, check into Hotel Peña Castil in Sotres for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Sotres via GR202 - 15km, 4-6 hours, 750m ascent/650m descent through Duje Valley
Optional Activities
- Stop at Refugio De Aliva for drink and rest
Landmarks/POIs Duje Valley Refugio De Aliva - Day 4
Choice of Two Walks
Choose your route today: either the Sotres-Tielve-Sotres walk covering 14km over 4 to 6 hours through grazing lands with Rio Duje Valley views, or tackle the longer Jito De Escardi Circular at 17km over 5 to 7 hours past old mineral mines through the Western massif. Lunch stops are available along both routes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sotres to Tielve to Sotres circular walk - 14km, 4-6 hours, 750m ascent/descent over grazing land with Rio Duje Valley views
- Jito De Escardi Circular walk - 17km, 5-7 hours, 850m ascent/descent through Western massif with mineral mines
Optional Activities
- Taxi from Tielve to shorten walk by 9km
- Lunch at Hostal Duje near Sotres
Landmarks/POIs Rio Duje Valley - Day 5
Sotres to Bulnes to Poncebos and Arenas De Cabrales
Walk from Sotres over Collado Pondebano down to Bulnes, covering 13km with 360m ascent but 1200m descent. You'll then drop to Poncebos either by taking the funicular train or hiking through a gorge. After that, transfer to Arenas De Cabrales and settle into Hotel Picos De Europa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk from Sotres to Bulnes - 13km, 360m ascent/1200m descent over Collado Pondebano
Optional Activities
- Funicular train from Bulnes to Poncebos - 17 Euro one way
- Walk through gorge from Bulnes to Poncebos
- Lunch at Bulnes
Landmarks/POIs Bulnes Collado Pondebano 
- Day 6
Garganta del Cares Walk
Transfer to Poncebos and enter the Cares Gorge for up to 24km of walking with 300m ascent and descent. You'll pass through tunnels carved into the rock walls and hike 12km to Cain village before heading back the same route. It's not technically difficult but the exposure can feel intense, so bring lunch if doing the full distance. Later, transfer back to Arenas De Cabrales.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Garganta del Cares Walk - up to 24km return, 300m ascent/descent through gorge with tunnels
Optional Activities
- Walk partial distance and return at any point
Landmarks/POIs Garganta del Cares Cain 
- Day 7
Sierra de Juan Robre Circular Walk or Departure
You have two options today: either complete a circular walk over four peaks with dramatic ridges overlooking Arenas, which covers 12km over 5 to 7 hours with 650m ascent and descent, or head to Santander or Bilbao to begin your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sierra de Juan Robre circular walk from hotel - 12km, 5-7 hours, 650m ascent/descent over 4 peaks (Cuernu Jorcao, Cabeza la García, Cabeza Turueco, Juan Robre)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Santander
- Transfer to Bilbao
Landmarks/POIs Sierra de Juan Robre - Day 8
Departure or Onward Travel
Transfer from Arenas De Cabrales back to Santander or Bilbao, or travel onward from your city hotel for onward connections.
Optional Activities
- Transfer from Santander or Bilbao onwards
