Guided 4x4 route through the Picos de Europa and hiking on the Cares Route
Highlights
- Explore secret corners of the Picos de Europa in a powerful 4x4.
- Walk 12 km of the spectacular and mythical Cares Route on foot
- Discover spectacular views and ancient treasures from the 16th century.
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Full description
Do you prefer your feet to follow the path or your wheels to lead the adventure?
Enjoy a full 9-hour day that combines a guided 4x4 route from Cangas de Onís with the iconic hiking of the Cares Route. You will cross deep gorges and river valleys in the heart of the Picos de Europa, discovering landscapes that only an off-road vehicle can reach.
Let the wildest nature of Asturias take your breath away.
What we will do
We will meet 10 minutes before the agreed time at the Dolmen and Chapel of Santa Cruz, in Cangas de Onís, where the guide will meet us with the 4x4 vehicles. From there we will start the ascent to the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park on a 3-hour 4x4 route that will take us to Cain.
On the way, we will make strategic stops to visit the Salmonera de Caño (where the salmon spawning takes place) , cross the fluvial valley of the river Sella and reach the viewpoint of Pan de Rueda in the valley of Sajambre, where the peaks seem to touch the sky. We will also discover stories from the 16th century in the Charco de los Lobos.
Once in the village of Cain, we will have up to 2 hours of free time to have lunch, stretch our legs and soak up the rural atmosphere before starting the hike. We will say goodbye momentarily to the guide to continue along this emblematic route of the Cares Route. The 12 km self-guided route will take us through gorges and over hanging bridges to Poncebos.
At the end of the route, we will get back into the Land Rover to return to Cangas de Onís. Weather permitting, we can enjoy a last stop at Pozo de la Oración to contemplate the silhouette of the Urriellu peak from one of the best viewpoints in the area.
The total duration of the experience is approximately 9 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for all ages and is open to children from 4 years old.
Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The experience is not accessible for people with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs.
Pregnant women from the first trimester onwards and people with vertigoare not recommended .
Other information
The activity takes place all year round. In July and August, the outing is confirmed when a minimum group of 2 people is reached; the rest of the year 4 participants are required.
Each group of 6-8 participants will be accompanied by a guide. Up to 7 vehicles are available (about 40 seats) .
The activity is pet-friendly. Pets up to 20 kg pay a supplement of 15 euros; over 20 kg, the supplement is 40 euros and they will travel tied in the back of the 4x4. In no case is it necessary to bring a cage or carrier.
In the Cain area, before starting the hiking route, there will be time to eat or buy some snacks.
There is free parking at the meeting point and you can also get there by bus.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable mountain clothing
- Long trousers and after-walk jacket (even in summer)
- Mountain or hiking shoes
Don't forget to bring
- Camera or mobile phone
- Water and snacks
- Sunscreen
- Trekking poles (optional)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Cangas de Onís, Asturias
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 15 days from the activity start date. Within 14 and 8 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
