Poncebos

RING OF THE PICOS DE EUROPA - 8 DAYS TREK

Hiking

Category

8 days

Duration

Intermediate

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 3 to 8

Participants

What you'll do

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Spain’s Picos de Europa: a land of dramatic limestone peaks, deep gorges, and timeless mountain villages. Wander hanging trails, savor cheeses aged in ancient caves, and lose yourself in epic vistas at every turn. Far from the tourist crowds, this is Spain in its wildest, most authentic form. Perfect for hikers, nature lovers, and seekers of genuine adventure, it’s a land where nature, tradition, and legend meet.

Itinerary

  • AccommodationsHotel
  • Hiking14 km (8.7 mi) ↑ +1,500 m (+4,921 ft) ↓ -200 m (-656 ft) ◷ 5–6 hours
  • AccommodationsRefugio
  • Hiking9 km (5.6 mi) ↑ +600 m (+1,969 ft) ↓ -700 m (-2,296 ft) ◷ 4–5 hours
  • AccommodationsRefugio
  • Hiking17 km (10.6 mi) ↑ +1,200 m (+3,937 ft) ↓ -1,300 m (-4,265 ft) ◷ 7–8 hours
  • AccommodationsRefugio
  • Hiking10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +350 m (+1,148 ft) ↓ -750 m (-2,461 ft) ◷ 3.5–4.5 hours
  • AccommodationsHotel
  • Hiking10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +1,300 m (+4,265 ft) ↓ -200 m (-656 ft) ◷ 5–6 hours
  • AccommodationsRefugio
  • Hiking10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +1,200 m (+3,937 ft) ↓ -1,200 m (-3,937 ft) ◷ 6–7 hours
  • AccommodationsRefugio
  • Hiking11 km (6.8 mi) ↑ +300 m (+984 ft) ↓ -2,100 m (-6,890 ft) ◷ 5–6 hours

Important stuff

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
UIMLA Guide
Accommodation
Dinner
Breakfast
Official Ring of Picos route pass
Technical advice before and during the trek
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Extra accommodation
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
First day's breakfast
Tips
Dinner last day
First day's dinner
First night's hotel in Poncebo
Last night's hotel in Poncebo
All the meals not mentioned in the what's included section

Accommodations

Refuge Vega de Ario - Day 2

Refugio Vega de Ario, also known as the Marqués de Villaviciosa Refuge, is a mountain hut nestled at 1,630 meters in the Western Massif (El Cornión) of the Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain. It offers panoramic views of the Central Massif, including peaks like Torrecerredo (2,648 m), Llambrión (2,642 m), and El Tesorero (2,570 m).

Refuge Vegarredonda - Day 3

Refugio Vegarredonda is a mountain hut situated at 1,460 meters in the Majada de Vegarredonda, within the Western Massif (Macizo Occidental) of the Picos de Europa National Park in Asturias, Spain. Established in 1987, it replaced an earlier shelter that served as a munitions depot during the Spanish Civil War.

Refuge Vegabaño - Day 4

Refugio de Vegabaño is a mountain hut located at 1,432 meters in the Western Massif (Macizo Occidental) of the Picos de Europa, within the province of León, Spain. Nestled in the Majada de Vegabaño, it is surrounded by lush beech and oak forests, offering a tranquil setting for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Hotel in Posada de Valdeón - Day 5

Posada de Valdeón, nestled in the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park, offers a variety of accommodations for travelers seeking comfort and proximity to nature.

Refuge Collado Jermoso - Day 6

Refugio Collado Jermoso, officially named Refugio Diego Mella, is a historic mountain hut perched at 2,064 meters in the Central Massif of the Picos de Europa, León, Spain. Established in 1942, it holds the distinction of being the oldest refuge in the Picos de Europa.

Refuge Cabrones - Day 7

Refugio Jou de los Cabrones, officially known as Refugio José Ramón Lueje, is a remote mountain hut located at 2,034 meters in the Central Massif of the Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain. It's the highest refuge in Asturias and is renowned for its challenging access routes, requiring hikers to use their hands in certain sections.

Guides

Tomás González

Tomás González

Tomás is an experienced mountain and climbing guide with a deep passion for the wild landscapes of northern Spain. With years of guiding in the Picos de Europa and beyond, he combines expert technical skills with local knowledge, ensuring safe, memorable, and inspiring mountain adventures for all levels of trekkers and climbers.

Meeting point

43.26215149999999-4.831398699999999
Poncebos

33554 Cabrales, Asturias, Spagna, Poncebos, 33554, Spain

Frequently asked questions

Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

€1,890.00

(€623 deposit)
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