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 leave Santander in the morning and head to Fuente Dé, a town in the heart of the Picos de Europa. During the journey of an hour and a half, you'll admire some of the most impressive landscapes of Cantabria, such as the Hermida gorge.

Upon arriving at Fuente Dé, we'll take the cable car, reaching an altitude of 5,980 feet in just 4 minutes. From the Mirador del Cable observation point, you'll have views of the Picos de Europa.

Then we start our 4-hour hiking route through the Picos de Europa National Park, enjoying the mountain air and landscapes. The hiking trail will consist of a 12-kilometre descent towards the village of Espinama. We may see local wildlife like eagles and vultures, with stops along the way to enjoy the natural surroundings.

After the hiking experience, we'll travel to Potes, where you'll have two hours of free time to explore the village and eat in a local restaurant.

After this break, we'll start our return to Santander, where we'll arrive after a total of twelve hours.