Half-day 4x4 route through the Picos de Europa from Cabrales
Highlights
- Explore the Picos de Europa in 4x4 and discover valleys, villages and emblematic mountains.
- Hike high mountain trails and learn about history, wildlife and local rural life.
- Experience a 4-hour guided adventure through breathtaking scenery and nature in its purest form
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Why Freedome
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Full description
Hop in your 4x4 and get ready to tour the Picos de Europa as if they were your adventure playground.
Travel between mountain villages, endless valleys and breathtaking viewpoints, while you discover stories, wildlife and unique landscapes.
A perfect 4-hour experience to experience the essence of the north in its purest form.
What we will do
We will meet 10 minutes before the agreed time at the meeting point in Arenas de Cabrales, where we will be met by the guides and the 4x4 vehicles that will accompany us on this half-day route through the Picos de Europa. After a brief presentation, we will start the route ascending the Duje river valley towards Sotres, one of the most emblematic villages in these mountains.
From there we will take a mountain road that will take us through the Vega de Sotres, where we will see the traditional winter huts used by shepherds to shelter their livestock. We will continue to the natural border between Asturias and Cantabria, a place where the landscape changes in an evident way, and we will continue towards the historic Chalet Real de Áliva, known for having lodged Alfonso XIII at the beginning of the 20th century.
On this stretch we will enjoy spectacular views of Peña Vieja, pass by the Chapel of the Virgen de las Nieves and see herds of sheep and goats grazing freely. We will then start the descent towards Espinama, crossing a beautiful beech forest and the Igüedri winter pastures, to continue to the base of the Fuente Dé cable car.
On the way back to Arenas de Cabrales we will go through the Hermida Gorge, passing through the charming medieval village of Potes. Throughout the journey, the guide will be explaining interesting facts about the geology, flora, fauna and customs of these valleys.
In total, we will experience 4 hours of nature, history and breathtaking landscapes, on an accessible route full of panoramic stops in the heart of the Picos de Europa.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone from 4 years of age.
Minors can participate accompanied by a responsible adult.
It is suitable for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users .
It is not recommended for pregnant women under 3 months old or for those with vertigo, as the route passes through areas with precipices.
Other information
The activity runs from February to November.
Free parking is available at the meeting point and it is also possible to arrive by bus.
The tour requires a minimum of 4 people during February, March, October and November; in summer (June to August) no minimum is required.
Every 6-8 participants will have their own guide, and the organisers have up to 7 vehicles at their disposal (about 40 seats) . For bookings of more than 8 participants, please contact our customer service team.
Pets are welcome: those weighing less than 20 kg pay a supplement of €15, and larger pets travel in the back of the Land Rover, leashed for safety, and pay the price of a seat (€45) .
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable clothing appropriate to the time of year
- Windbreaker jacket (depending on the time of year)
Don't forget to bring
- Camera or mobile phone
- Water and snacks
- Sunscreen
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
Cabrales, 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.
