Picos de Europa & Potes Hike

Discover the beauty of one of the most beautiful parts of Spain with this tour through the Picos de Europa. You'll hike through the stunning mountain landscapes and visit the beautiful village of Potes.

Hiking Details

We'll leaveSantander in the morning and head toFuente Dé, a town in the heart of the Picos de Europa. The journey will take an hour and a half, during which you will admire impressive landscapes of Cantabria, including the Hermida gorge.

Upon arrival atFuente Dé, we'll take a cable car to reach an altitude of 5,980 feet in just 4 minutes. From the Mirador del Cable observation point, you will have exceptional views of the Picos de Europa.

The hiking route will last 4 hours through the Picos de Europa National Park, featuring a 12-kilometre descent towards the village of Espinama. You may see eagles, vultures, and other species along the way, with stops to enjoy the surroundings.

After hiking, we will travel toPotes, a medieval town in a valley. You will have two hours of free time to explore and re-energize with food in a local restaurant.

After this break, we will start our return to Santander, arriving after a total of twelve hours.