Guided 4x4 and trekking route through the Covadonga Lakes
Highlights
- Explore the Covadonga Lakes by 4x4 and gentle hiking during a 4-hour guided adventure.
- Discover historic sheepfolds, unique viewpoints and the most emblematic glacial landscapes of Asturias.
- Live a complete experience combining nature, history and the best views of the National Park.
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Full description
If you didn't know whether to choose between a 4x4 route or a walk around the lakes. .. this adventure offers you both options on a plate.
Get on the 4x4 to climb up through forests, historic sheepfolds and viewpoints, and then walk alongside the Enol, Ercina and Bricial, discovering their glacial origins and history.
A 4-hour guided experience that combines adventure, landscape and the most authentic essence of the Picos de Europa.
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, passing through Covadonga, the Mirador de la Reina viewpoint and forests and meadows where cattle graze freely.
During the ascent we will see curiosities such as the Elephant's Trunk, a very recognisable rock formation that seems to draw the silhouette of a trunk carved by nature. We will also pass by several traditional sheepfolds, old shepherd's huts where Gamoneu and other mountain cheeses were made.
Once in the high area, we will reach Enol Lake, where the walking part of the route begins. During about 2 hours of gentle hiking, we will walk through the Vega de Enol, the Ermita del Buen Pastor and some historical sheepfolds, discovering the flora, fauna and the glacial origin of these landscapes . We will then visit the Mirador del Rey viewpoint and the spectacular Entrelagos viewpoint, with simultaneous views of Enol and Ercina.
We will continue on to Lake Bricial, a doline that only fills up during the thawing season, and we will finish at Lake Ercina, where we can visit the area of the old Buferrera or the Pedro Pidal Interpretation Centre.
Finally, we will get back in the 4x4 to return to the starting point, completing a 4-hour experience that combines mountain, history and some of the most emblematic landscapes 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 not 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 (€30) .
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the mountains
- Windbreaker jacket (depending on the time of year)
- Sports or hiking shoes
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
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.
