Walking The Picos De Europa

Guide

Tour leader throughout

Meals

All breakfasts, five picnic lunches and six dinners are included. The region has several delicious specialities to try. The area is known for producing gold medal-winning blue cheese, queso Cabrales, which is matured in some of the thousands of deep limestone caves that dot the hills. Lesser known, but equally appealing, is the local lamb cordero al la menta and a wholesome bean stew, fabada Asturiana. Fresh fish comes from the coast at Llanes and Ribadesella, a 30-minute drive away. The local wine is very drinkable, though a glass of local cider can be more refreshing. Breakfast: fruit juice, tea, freshly ground coffee, cereals, bread, cold meats, cheeses and a selection of local fruit (depending on season) offered buffet-style. There are also eggs cooked to order, sponge and anise cake. Lunch: generally includes a large bread roll, with a choice of fillings daily, chocolates and fresh fruit. Dinner: a homemade four-course meal usually consists of soup or salad to start, a choice of three main courses (meat, fish or vegetarian) and a homemade dessert. Wine: to accompany the evening meal, the hotel has a reasonably comprehensive wine list. Over the years, the hotel has developed tasty vegetarian alternatives. Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian or have any other special dietary requirements.

Others

5 days centre-based walking; 1 free day Group normally 4 to 16, plus local leader. Min age 16 yrs Altitude maximum 2214m, average 1000m Challenging departures available Reasonable fitness required

Transport

Transport, including airport transfers, is usually by private air-conditioned minibus.

Accommodation

Our base for the week is the lovely Hotel Torrecerredo, a small family-run hotel in Arenas de Cabrales. It has a pleasant garden terrace attached to the cafe-bar and the panoramic restaurant gives views right up to the mountain peaks. All rooms have en suite facilities, tv and wifi. The hotel is situated in a rural setting, five minutes’ walk from the village centre, which is well served with banks, cafes and shops. The hotel restaurant serves delicious traditional meals, all cooked with locally sourced ingredients. Single accommodation is available (on request). Please note that paying for a single supplement only guarantees a room for single use and does not under normal circumstances mean that a twin or a double for sole occupancy will be provided.

Others

— Travel insurance — Visas and vaccinations — Single supplement

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included