Guided tour of the Covadonga Lakes with wildlife observation
Highlights
- Experience an amazing route between glacial lakes, green valleys and unique viewpoints.
- Enjoy 3 h 30 min exploring Covadonga with expert guides and breathtaking landscapes.
- Explore a spectacular environment full of wildlife, history and nature in its purest form.
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Full description
Do you want to know what makes the Covadonga Lakes one of the most magical corners of Asturias?
In this experience of approximately 3 and a half hours, you will travel through glacial lakes, valleys, viewpoints and pastoral areas while you discover the wildlife, natural history and pastoral culture that shaped this unique landscape. An adventure where nature surprises you even before you get out of the car.
What we will do
We will meet 10 minutes before the agreed time in Cangas de Onís, Asturias, where our guides will pick us up with the authorised vehicles to go up to the Covadonga Lakes. During the ascent, with an ascent of more than 1000 metres, we will learn about the National Park and how this glacial landscape was formed.
Our first stop will be Lake Enol, a spectacular setting where we will understand how the glaciers shaped the terrain. There, the Cornión massif will appear in front of us and we will understand why this place is one of the most emblematic in Asturias. We will then continue to Ercina Lake, where we will take a short interpretative walk to learn about the formation of the lakes and take the best photos.
We will continue to the Vega de Enol, a glacial valley covered with pastures where cattle graze freely. There we will talk about the life of the shepherds, the production of Gamoneu del Puerto cheese, and the importance of these traditional practices for the conservation of birds such as the griffon vulture and the bearded vulture.
We will also make a stop at the Mirador de la Reina viewpoint, from where we will see the eastern Asturian coast and the valleys of Cangas. Thanks to the binoculars and telescopes provided, we will try to observe birds of prey and we will learn about the project for the reintroduction of the bearded vulture in the Picos de Europa.
We will finish the tour returning to Cangas de Onís while we continue enjoying the landscape and commenting on what we have learnt.
The total duration of the experience is approximately 3 hours and a half.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone with no age limit.
Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Not recommended for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility due to the type of terrain.
Children under 1. 35m must bring their own restraint system (car seat) or advise in advance so that a booster seat can be provided. You will find our contact details in your booking confirmation email.
Other information
The activity is available from mid-March to early November. It is confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport.
Free and paid parking is available in the area.
Activity subject to weather conditions: In the event of fog or heavy rain, it is possible that the departure may have to be rescheduled.
There is the option of doing the activity in a private group upon request.
Pets are allowed only on request, indicating their size. Smaller pets are free of charge; larger ones are.
You will find the contact details of the organisers in your booking confirmation email.
Recommended clothing
- Closed sports shoes
- Comfortable walking clothes
- Windcheater or windbreaker (even in summer)
- Cap or hat depending on the weather
Don't forget to bring
- Water
- Something to eat or snack on
- 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 last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. 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.
