Cantabrian mountains
An eight-day walking adventure through the land of the Cantabrian brown bear.
Recommended walking level: The full programme is designed for hillwalkers with a good level of fitness and recent experience of Grade A or Grade B walks.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through two of northern Spain’s most remarkable protected landscapes: Somiedo Natural Park and Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña and Ibias Natural Park.
This adventure combines spectacular mountain walks, peaceful glacial lakes, ancient routes and remote villages with the traditions, gastronomy and cultural heritage of western Asturias.
Walk through high mountain pastures, deep valleys and extensive oak forests in one of Spain’s most important areas for the conservation of the Cantabrian brown bear.
Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña and Ibias Natural Park is the largest natural park in Asturias and one of the wildest landscapes in northern Spain.
Its rivers and ancient glaciers have shaped a remote territory of mountains, valleys, oak and beech forests, providing an important habitat for the Cantabrian brown bear and many other species.
At the heart of the park lies the Muniellos Integral Nature Reserve, home to Spain’s largest oak forest and one of the most extensive and best-preserved oak woodlands in Europe.
Throughout the journey, you will discover a landscape shaped by centuries of mountain life.
Traditional brañas, teito cabins and summer grazing areas preserve the story of the communities that have lived and worked in these mountains for generations.
Each walk offers a different combination of natural beauty, rural heritage and peaceful surroundings, providing an authentic introduction to western Asturias.
Part of the journey includes a stay at the Parador de Corias, situated in the historic monastery of San Juan Bautista near Cangas del Narcea.
Known as the “Escorial of Asturias”, this remarkable building combines history and modern comfort in a privileged setting overlooking the Narcea River.
After a day in the mountains, guests can relax in its comfortable surroundings and enjoy the option of visiting the hotel’s spa.
Depending on your group’s requirements, the walking programme can be adapted to different abilities and interests.
Tell us in advance about your group’s walking experience, preferred level and interests. We will adapt the programme to create the right Asturias experience for your group.
A walking adventure through the Riaño Mountains and the wild landscapes of Montaña Palentina.
The southern side of the Picos de Europa offers a striking contrast to its northern, Atlantic-facing slopes. Together with the southern approach to the Western Massif, it reveals a quieter and very different perspective of this spectacular mountain region.
The first part of the journey takes you into the heart of the Riaño Mountains, situated south of the Picos de Europa.
Here, dramatic limestone peaks rise above calm waters and peaceful valleys, creating scenery reminiscent of the Alps. Small mountain villages and quiet trails add to the sense of tranquillity, making this a particularly rewarding destination for walkers seeking somewhere away from the better-known routes.
The second part of the journey explores Montaña Palentina Natural Park in the north of Palencia province.
Originally declared in 2000 as Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre–Montaña Palentina Natural Park, this protected landscape is recognised for its outstanding scenery, wildlife, geology and botanical diversity.
The region’s complex geology has created an extraordinary landscape shaped by limestone, ancient glaciers and water. Mountain cirques, high valleys, caves, sinkholes and glacial lakes can all be found within the park.
The park is home to some of the highest and most impressive summits in the Cantabrian Mountains.
These magnificent peaks dominate a landscape of remote valleys, mountain lakes and dramatic limestone ridges.
Part of the trip is based at the Parador de Cervera de Pisuerga, a welcoming mountain hotel situated in the heart of the natural park.
Its rooms, terrace and restaurant offer magnificent views across the Ruesga Reservoir towards the high peaks of Montaña Palentina—the perfect setting in which to relax after a day’s walking.
Depending on your club’s requirements, we can adapt the walking programme to different abilities and interests.
Tell us in advance about your group’s walking experience, preferred level and interests. We will adapt the programme to create the right Cantabrian Mountains experience for your club.
The Somiedo Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve is home to one of the main bear and grouse populations of the Cantabrian Mountains. With the area of the Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña, and Ibias Natural Park, the multitude of relatively isolated valleys and mountains have allowed maintaining that wildlife.
Here, a hiker's paradise opens up, full of contrasts from the high peaks to the broad glacial valleys with their lakes, lagoons and pastures to the rugged and wooded river valleys.
The human being has been linked to this territory for millennia, including the "vaqueiros de alzada" and "xaldos", leaving a valuable ethnographic heritage such as the "teito cabins", the corros or the pallozas that will accompany us during all the routes.
In addition, the link with the land is still alive in these regions, Cangas de Narcea wine, sausage, heather honey or cheese are some products that will make us enjoy the gastronomic aspect of the trip.
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