Our journey begins this afternoon in Arenas de Cabrales. Participants in the group flight will be met at Bilbao Airport and transferred together to our hotel, which offers a breathtaking view of the highest peak in the Picos de Europa National Park. A welcome meeting will then provide an opportunity to get to know each other and prepare for the days ahead.

The hike starts right at your hotel. As soon as you leave the village behind, you'll ascend a path to the blooming alpine meadows of Vanu. On sunny days, the most famous peaks of the Picos de Europa reveal themselves in all their glory. Along the way, the landscape gradually changes, and you'll enjoy sweeping views over the main valley of Cabrales. Especially in spring, you can discover an impressive variety of wildflowers, while vultures circle high above. Around midday, you'll reach the vicinity of the village of Inguanzo before embarking on the final leg of the hike. This section is somewhat hillier and rewards you with magnificent panoramic views of the picturesque mountain landscape. A pleasant final stretch then brings you back to Arenas de Cabrales. Most of today's stage follows wide, well-maintained paths with a few steeper climbs and only one short descent. The highest point of the hike is at the Los Fresnos Pass at 720 meters.

After a short transfer, you'll reach the village of Canales, where today's hike begins. You'll start by following pleasant country lanes before a short climb to the Collado de los Buitres pass. With a bit of luck, you might spot griffon vultures circling majestically overhead. The trail then continues through open terrain, gradually ascending to the foot of the Pandescura peak. An easy climb brings you to the summit, where an idyllic spot awaits for a lunch break, offering magnificent views of the peaks of the western massif. Afterwards, the path descends through gentle, green hills to the village of Demues. The highest point of today's hike is the summit of Pandescura at approximately 1,000 meters.

The spectacular Cares Gorge is considered a true gem of Spanish hiking. Blasted directly into the steep rock faces for approximately twelve kilometers, the path runs impressively along the deep gorge. Originally created in the 1940s as part of a hydroelectric power project, this trail is now one of Spain's most famous and popular hiking routes. In places, the surrounding peaks rise more than two thousand meters above the path, providing a breathtaking backdrop. With a bit of luck, you might even spot the rare and colorful wallcreeper. Eventually, you'll reach the picturesque village of Cain, where you'll stop for lunch. Afterward, you'll hike back to Puente Poncebos along the same route. There, your transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Arenas de Cabrales. The route is generally quite flat, with only a gentle elevation gain of about 350 meters between Puente Poncebos and Cain. The highest point of the hike is at Los Collaos at 510 meters.

You can design this day entirely according to your own wishes. Whether it's a trip to the coast, exploring one of the numerous caves where the famous blue cheese "Queso Cabrales" matures for several months, or a canoe trip on the Río Cares – the possibilities are endless. Those seeking a more adventurous experience can embark on an exciting canyoning tour through the Cicera Gorge. Your tour guide will be happy to assist you in planning and organizing your desired activities.

Today's hiking destination is the Peña Maín mountain range in the northern part of the central massif of the Picos de Europa. The tour starts near the small village of Tieve. From there, you'll ascend steadily to the Peña Maín range and on to its highest peak, Cabeza la Mesa at 1,612 meters – one of the classic viewpoints of the Picos de Europa. After enjoying the summit, you'll continue your hike to the Collado de Pandébano, where the descent begins.

At 2,000 meters, the twin peaks of Mancondiu represent the highest point you'll reach this week. Apart from the final 200 meters of elevation gain, most of the route follows old mining trails. From the summit, a breathtaking panorama unfolds across the central and eastern massifs of the Picos de Europa – a fitting and atmospheric end to this diverse week of hiking.

After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to this beautiful region. Afterwards, you'll either begin your individual journey home or start an optional extension program.