Picos de europa mountains
These mountains are situated in the Cantabrian Range; together with the National Park of the same name, they form a spectacular mountain landscape rising up between the provinces of Asturias, Cantabria and León.
They are known to have been inhabited by Man since the Upper Palaeolithic Age (between 35,000 and 10,000 years ago). Traces of these primitive inhabitants, who were essentially hunters, can be seen in a large number of caves, the site of the remains of bones, utensils and magnificent cave paintings, which have recently been included on the World Heritage List.
The breathtakingly beautiful mountain scenery and the exceptional network of hiking trails attract visitors from all over the world. The most stunning of these trails is possibly the Cares Route that runs parallel to the spectacular River Cares, following a ravine whose side walls are separated on some stretches by mere tens of metres, nestling at the foot of the impressive waterfalls that drop down almost vertically for more than 1,500 metres from the peaks of this mountain range.
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- PR-PNPE 3 Cares RoutePara saber más
The best-known trail of the Picos de Europa passes through the towns of: Posada de Valdeón, Cordiñanes, Caín and Poncebos. Interesting...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- On foot (5 h.)
- Longitud
- 21 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 160 m.
- Desnivel bajada (m)
- 899 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Media
- PR-PNPE 16 Collado JermosoPara saber más
The shelter Collado Jermoso is located on a natural terrace on the western edge of Macizo Central. It has the best views of the valley...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- On foot (4 h.)
- Longitud
- 4.1 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 1,214 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Alta
- L7 L7 - Arquitectura popular SajambrePara saber más
Ubicado en el Parque Nacional Picos de Europa. El recorrido pone en valor la arquitectura tradicional de la zona, entre los que el...
- Trayecto
- Circular
- Medio
- A pie
- Longitud
- 8,5 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 600 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Media
- L8 L8 - Arquitectura popular ValdeónPara saber más
Ubicado en el Parque Nacional Picos de Europa. La ruta se inicia en Posada de Valdeón y continúa por Soto y Caldevilla, donde, además...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- A pie
- Longitud
- 8,2 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 324 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Baja
- PR-PNPE 14 Monto Route (Valle de Prada)Para saber más
The route begins in Prada and gains altitude among agricultural meadows surrounded by trees and shrubs, home of several animal species.
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- On foot (4.45 h.)
- Longitud
- 11.6 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 610 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Media
- GR-PNPE 201 Pathway of the Arcediano. Long Pathway Ponton-AmievaPara saber más
This route was once one of the most important communication routes between Eastern Asturias and the plateau of Castilla y Leon, the...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- On foot (9.1 h.)
- Longitud
- 27.5 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 776 m.
- Desnivel bajada (m)
- 1,470 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Media
- GR-PNPE 201 Pathway of the Arcediano. Short Pathway Ponton-Soto de SajambrePara saber más
It is one of the most important communication routes between the Plateau and the Eastern Asturias. The shortest path connects the...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- On foot (3.55 h.)
- Longitud
- 11 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 211 m.
- Desnivel bajada (m)
- 575 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Media
- PR-PNPE 15 Pathway of the little market. Long route. Posada de Valdeon-Fuente DePara saber más
It is so called because the inhabitants used the path to attend fairs and markets of livestock in the neighbouring region. The route...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- On foot (4.3 h.)
- Longitud
- 13.2 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 831 m.
- Desnivel bajada (m)
- 692 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Media
- PR-PNPE 15 Pathway of the little market. Short route. Santa Marina de Valdeon-Fuente DePara saber más
It is a variant of the journey, and allows reaching Fuente De in shorter time. The path was named for its role as route to the neighbouring...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- On foot (3.45 h.)
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Media
- PR-PNPE 11 Route from Puerto de Panderrueda to Posada de ValdeonPara saber más
This is a rich path in fauna and flora. Accompanied by beech woods we will cross many rivers and streams, as the Cares in its high...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- On foot (4 h.)
- Longitud
- 13.5 kms.
- Desnivel bajada (m)
- 511 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Baja
- PR-PNPE 10 Route villages of SajambrePara saber más
The route shows the balance between traditional activities and respect for the environment, so, in this path we will discover the...
- Trayecto
- Circular
- Medio
- On foot (3.3 h.)
- Longitud
- 10.2 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 405 m.
- Desnivel bajada (m)
- 405 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Baja
- PR-PNPE 15 Senda del MercadilloPara saber más
Esta ruta discurre por lo que se conocía como las sendas del mercadillo, caminos utilizados por los vecinos de Valdeón para acudir...
- Trayecto
- Lineal
- Medio
- A pie (9 h.)
- Longitud
- 26,4 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 831 m.
- Desnivel bajada (m)
- 692 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Media
- GR-PNPE 9 Soto-Vegabaño RoutePara saber más
The journey begins in Soto de Sajambre, town of traditional architecture, and approaches Vegabaño through a path that is known as...
- Trayecto
- Circular
- Medio
- On foot (3.15 h.)
- Longitud
- 9.8 kms.
- Desnivel subida (m)
- 391 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Baja
- PR-PNPE 12 Vega de Llos RoutePara saber más
The valley of Valdeon is one of the best preserved of the National Park. The route begins in Posada and approaches the peaks of the...
- Trayecto
- Circular
- Medio
- On foot (4 h.)
- Longitud
- 13.5 kms.
- Desnivel bajada (m)
- 511 m.
- Dificultad de la ruta
- Baja
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