Itinerary
- Day 1
Bilbao
You'll land at Bilbao airport and connect with your tour transfer by 3 p.m. at the latest. From there, it's a drive to Hotel Rebeco in Cantabria, which sits right within a national park. The staff will greet you when you arrive, and then you'll settle in for the night to rest up before the trek begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Private transfer if arriving at a different time (surcharges may apply)
Landmarks/POIs Picos de Europa National Park - Day 2
Fuente Dé to Cordiñanes
Your first trekking day starts at Fuente Dé in Cantabria. You'll climb the steep Liordes Canal heading toward the Vega, which holds the record for Spain's coldest temperature ever recorded. After crossing the Vega, you'll descend through the Asotin canal and reach Cordiñanes village positioned between two massifs. By evening, you'll be staying in León province after crossing through the central Picos de Europa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek from Fuente Dé through Liordes Canal to Vega
- Descent via Asotin canal to Cordiñanes village
Landmarks/POIs Fuente Dé Picos de Europa - Urrieles Massif Cordiñanes - Day 3
Cordiñanes to Vega de Ario
This morning starts with an easier descent down to Caín village for a coffee break. Then you'll walk the famous Cares river route, traveling through a scenic gorge that's considered one of Spain's most popular hiking trails. After leaving the river valley, the path climbs steeply up to the Vega de Ario refuge, your first night in the western Picos de Europa massif.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek with gentle descent to Caín village
- Hike through Cares gorge along river route
- Steep climb to Vega de Ario refuge
Landmarks/POIs Caín Cares Gorge Vega de Ario Refuge Picos de Europa National Park - Day 4
Vega de Ario to Vegarredonda
Today's section is the easiest stretch of your trek. You'll head down gently from the refuge, passing shepherds' houses at Las Bobias along the way. The trail leads to the beautiful Covadonga lakes, which carry significant historical importance. You'll walk around the lakes, cross through Enol valley, go over the Pan de Carmen pass via Gamonal, and finish the day at Vegarredonda refuge close by.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek with gentle descent from Vega de Ario
- Visit to Lakes of Covadonga
- Hike through Enol valley and Pan de Carmen pass
Landmarks/POIs Lakes of Covadonga Enol Valley Pan de Carmen Pass Vegarredonda Refuge - Day 5
Vegarredonda to Vegabáño
You'll tackle one of the most spectacular sections today by crossing the Cornión massif from north to south, with altitudes reaching over 2,000 meters. The day involves challenging ascents, passing below Peña Santa de Castilla at 2,596 m, navigating the dog canal and steep Collado del Frade descent. After that, you'll enter a beautiful forest with beech and oak trees before arriving at Vegabáño refuge, one of the park's most comfortable lodges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek crossing Cornión massif at high altitude
- Hike below Peña Santa de Castilla peak
- Descent through dog canal and Collado del Frade
Landmarks/POIs Cornión Massif Peña Santa de Castilla Collado del Frade Vegabáño Refuge - Day 6
Vegabáño to Fuente Dé
This is your final and longest trekking stage. The landscape changes from limestone cliffs and jagged peaks to green meadows, dirt tracks, and forests as you progress. Starting from the refuge, you'll climb to Dobres Pass, then descend through Caldevilla, Soto, and Posada de Valdeón villages (leaving León province). After that comes the hardest climb back to the Urrieles massif as you return to Cantabria. The last 7 km are on easier paths leading back to Fuente Dé.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided final trek from Vegabáño to Fuente Dé
- Climb to Dobres Pass
- Descent through villages of Caldevilla, Soto, and Posada de Valdeón
- Final ascent to Urrieles massif
Landmarks/POIs Dobres Pass Caldevilla Soto Posada de Valdeón Urrieles Massif Fuente Dé - Day 7
Cantabria (Leisure Day)
After five days of trekking, you'll have a rest day at the hotel to recover and think back on your week. There are optional activities available if you want to do something, or you can just relax and take it easy. It's your choice how to spend the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- 4x4 route in the Palentina Mountains (bear region)
- Canoeing on the river Deva
- Surfing at the coast
- Horseback riding
- Canyoning
- Relax at Hermida Spa hot springs
- Visit the medieval town of Potes
Landmarks/POIs Palentina Mountains River Deva Hermida Spa Potes - Day 8
Bilbao
On your last morning at Hotel Rebeco, you'll have breakfast before heading to the transfer. It'll take you to Bilbao airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
