Picos de Europa & Potes Hike

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

Hiking Details

We'll leave Santander in the morning and head to Fuente Dé, in the heart of the Picos de Europa. During the hour and a half journey, you'll admire some of the most impressive landscapes of Cantabria, including 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 impressive landscapes.

The hiking trail will consist of a 12-kilometre descent towards the village of Espinama. Along the way, if we're lucky, we'll see eagles, vultures, and other species. We'll have stops along the way to enjoy our surroundings.

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

After this break, we'll start our return to Santander, with an overall duration of twelve hours.