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Picos de Europa National Park

Tourist attraction Nature preserve National park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Posada de Valdeón


Address

33004 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Website

www.miteco.gob.es

Contact

+34 985 24 14 12

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (16.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: (Father's Day), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Kiki q. 2 years ago on Google • 349 reviews
    The public car cannot go to the peak of the mountain, but only cable car. The cable car station is at Teleferico Fuente Dé. We bought the tickets from the website. It is better to reserve the tickets from the website, as they control the number of tourist each hour. 18€ for adults, 7€ for kids under 12 years old. We reserved the tickets for 4pm, it seems not to be park timing during a day, not so many people on the top. We spent 40 minutes on the top. If just taking photos and looking around, I think it is enough. This is a must-see scenic spot. Strongly recommend
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eoghain B. 1 year ago on Google • 143 reviews
    At the time of visit (September 2022) you can only gain access via the road before 08:00 in the morning. After 8 o'clock, the barrier at Cavadonga is lowered and access is only for arranged guided tours. We got up early and made the effort and was rewarded with a beautiful sunrise. Well worth getting up for but the ride up is a little daunting in the dark. Do it!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bryan e. 2 years ago on Google
    the Picos Europa form a barrier behind the coast of Bilbao San Sebastian and other cities along the north coast of spain. They are magnificent and totally sublime. Travelling up from the plains of Spain (where it doesn't rain) is such a marvellous experience if not a little teeth clenching at times! You ascend through huge gorges cut out of the Picos and wind your way through the breathtaking scenery until you reach Fuente De and then continue to the coast. A virtually unknown delight
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Travel Hacking L. 2 years ago on Google
    Different foldings and glaciations have shaped a tortuous landscape modelled by ice and the effect of the waters on the limestone, forming a grandiose mountain karst. The monumentality of the landscape and the diversity of its vegetation are only comparable to the treasure trove of fauna it contains: brown bear, capercaillie, chamois, Iberian wolf,... are a good example of the mixture of species of Central European origin and other more southerly species that come into contact in this area. The Ring of Peaks is a high mountain circular route that links the three massifs of the national park, in a fabulous trekking that jumps from refuge to refuge during 10 days. Surely, one of the best mountaineering experiences in Picos de Europa.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Henrietta G. 2 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Could only go half way as the road was closed off. Great views, seeing the scenery and the cows. Shame we couldn't go all the way to the top. The price of the teleferico expensive 18 euros per person. For a family of 4 I found expensive.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew P. 1 year ago on Google • 965 reviews
    Amazing ski location in mountainous Cantabria. It's such a beautiful drive in, too. Cable car was fun. Ski season is in full swing now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Varpu V. 5 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    One of the most beautiful places in Europe to hike. I highly recommend Anillo de Picos and the many mountain refugios.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean M. 1 year ago on Google • 98 reviews
    An area of truly outstanding natural beauty, there's something for everyone from hiking & climbing, canoeing, gastronomy, flora, fauna & much more. Picturesque, traditional villages provide a warm welcome wherever you go.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diego L. 8 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Increible place for hiking and trekking simply amazing
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcos M. 4 years ago on Google • 222 reviews
    Lovely place, incredible for hiking, trekking or just sightseeing in any of this mountain's villages. Great restaurants and easy to arrive by car or bus from main city's of this region. Best time to climb mountain's August to October. Best time to walk with racquets March to April. Nice refuges in the bottom of the main mountain's. Easy to enjoy there with wild sports GPS is helpful there
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leon A. 10 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Fantastic park with a variety of natural wonders and views. The refugios need to have better quality food to reflect the natural environment and habitat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fawzydeen H. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing experience at the first national park in Spain. Great hikes , plus you can do a 4 hours SUV tour of the view points
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clara Y. 4 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful place!! Take the time to enjoy and walk around, encounter cows and horses. It was breathtaking and we we're lucky to be above the clouds which gave it a more magical touch. Bring hiking boots and water, because there are long trails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AMPOFO E. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice service of the workers and guid tour to all the mountains
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hawas B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, good for family, bus and taxi available. Friendly staff Not public toilet available
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lasse Hjorth M. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning views, many great hiking trails

  • 5/5 Jeff C. 10 months ago on Google
    No words can describe...just go there

  • 5/5 Corneel Van M. 11 months ago on Google
    More amazing than i expected!!

  • 5/5 Ruud H. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful national park with many hikes of different difficulty. Ruta del Cares was easy, the hike to refugio Collado Jermoso was more difficult through the snow. We visited early April.

  • 5/5 mohanad K h. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful places in Asturias, if you are coming in Asturias the Parque is a must to visit

  • 5/5 Eneko Ortega Martín (Anoyed F. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible place for peaceful walks. The views are to die for.

  • 5/5 Glenn W. 1 year ago on Google
    This location is simply spectacular. I couldn't believe I would find mountains and views like this in northern Spain. I reminded me of Switzerland.

  • 5/5 Chriss M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing vista's. Wonderful hike.

  • 5/5 Jonas K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice mountains and surroundings. With clear weather you can see sea. Higly reccomended.

  • 5/5 Rose and Mike F. 1 year ago on Google
    The headline says this is a well forested mountain range but really the cable car gets you above tree line quickly and you have an excellent high mountain experience. If you are a birder look for the Wallcreeper on the trail going up to the pass. But gets you to some rock walls up close. Look for the high Mt specialties too. Good chance for rare mountain goat too, Cantambrian Chamois.

  • 5/5 Dzanek P. 11 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Picos de Europa is incredibly beautiful national park, full of various hiking trails from less demanding yo very demanding. Everyone can choose circuits according to their fitness.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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