Guided snowshoeing route in the Picos de Europa
Highlights
- Explore the Picos de Europa with snowshoes on a guided route
- Feel the freedom of walking in the snow in the middle of the mountains.
- Change your dull routine for unforgettable white landscapes.
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Full description
If the closest thing you've seen to snow lately is the ice in your freezer, it's time for a change of scenery.
Put on your snowshoes to explore the Picos de Europa National Park on a guided route designed to walk for 3 hours among white trails. The perfect opportunity to immerse yourself for a few hours among mountain landscapes and breathe fresh air.
Come and make your mark.
What we will do
We will meet the guide at the meeting point in the Picos de Europa, about 10 minutes before the booking time. As the mountain is the best, the guide will select the best area according to the state of the snow and the weather, always ensuring the most favourable conditions for the route.
Once we have gathered, we will have a brief briefing where we will learn how to put on the snowshoes and how to handle them with ease on the terrain. After equipping ourselves with snowshoes, poles and waterproof gaiters, we will set off to leave our first footprints on the white trails of the Picos de Europa National Park.
Accompanied at all times by a technical sports guide, we will advance at a leisurely pace, making stops to enjoy the surroundings and ensure that the group remains united and motivated. We will cover between 5 and 6 km with a gentle slope, ideal to focus our energy on the landscape and not just on the effort.
The route will be circular and will take us back to the starting point to say goodbye after having experienced a day of total disconnection. To regain our strength we can enjoy the well-deserved picnic that we have taken with us.
The total duration of the experience will be about 5 hours, of which 3 hours will be spent walking with snowshoes.
Who it is aimed at
It is not necessary to have experience with snowshoes.
The activity can be done from 12 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult or have the authorisation of a legal guardian.
The experience is not recommended for pregnant women or people with any physical injury.
It is not accessible for people with motor disabilities.
It will be necessary to inform the guide of any type of pathology that may interfere with the normal development of the experience.
If you have any doubts about the suitability of the activity, consult your doctor.
Other information
The experience can be done every weekend in December, January and February; it is confirmed when a minimum group of 4 people is reached.
Important: the activity can take place in different parts of the Picos de Europa (between Asturias, León and Cantabria) . The guide will decide the area depending on the presence of snow and weather conditions.
It is possible to do the route with dogs if this does not cause any inconvenience to the other participants. Let the guide know if you are interested in taking your pet so that he/she can confirm if he/she can participate.
Participants may take photos during the activity, respecting the safety rules indicated by the guide.
Free public parking is available near the meeting point.
There is the possibility of arriving by public transport to the activity centre in Cangas de Onís and, from there, travelling with the guide to the activity area (approximately 1 hour) . Check with the guide for availability.
If you have any questions or queries,you will receive the guide's contact details in the booking confirmation email.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable mountain clothing (dress in layers)
- Waterproof hiking or mountaineering boots
- Gloves
- Hat and scarf
Don't forget to bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Picnic lunch
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
Picos de Europa, 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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 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.
