Walking in the Picos de Europa 42 walks and treks in Spain's first National Park

by Walker, Robin

• ISBN13: 9781852845360
• ISBN10: 1852845368
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781783629909
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-11-15
• Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
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Summary

A guidebook to 38 walks and 4 short treks of 3-4 days in the stunning Picos de Europa mountains of northern Spain. The walks cover the areas of Cangas de Onís, Cabrales, Liébana, Valdeón and Sajambre and range from easy valley walks to ascents of the high peaks, so there is something to suit every ability.

The walks range from 6 to 22km, and take between 3 to 8 hours. Four short treks of 3-4 days are also summarised in brief.

• 1:50,000 maps included for each walk
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport
• Highlights include the Covadonga lakes and the Cares Gorge
• Information given on local geology and wildlife

Author Biography

Robin has lived in Spain for over 40 years now. In that time, he has been heavily involved in the protection of the mountain environment. He was a founder member of the Colectivo Montañ ero por la Defensa de los Picos de Europa, a body that was instrumental in gaining national park status for the Picos de Europa.