Walking in the Picos de Europa : 42 walks and treks in Spain's first National Park

This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook features 38 graded day walks and 4 short treks (3–4 days) through the regions of Cangas de Onís, Cabrales, Liébana, Valdeón, and Sajambre, revealing the Covadonga lakes, the awe-inspiring Cares Gorge, and a mosaic of traditional villages and pristine mountain wilderness. Ideal for walkers of all abilities, every route is graded by difficulty, making it easy to select an adventure that matches your experience and ambition. Walks range from gentle 6km (4-mile) strolls to challenging 22km (14-mile) hikes, with walking times from 3 to 8 hours. Many routes take advantage of the area's well-connected valleys, offering easy access to the heart of Spain's first National Park. The Picos de Europa are best enjoyed between May and October, when wildflowers fill the valleys and stable weather prevails, though many routes can be enjoyed year-round. Each route includes detailed information with 1:50,000 maps and downloadable GPX tracks for confident navigation, plus at-a-glance boxes covering distance, ascent and descent, estimated time, grade, start and finish points, public transport options, and accommodation. Practical guidance covers essential equipment, preparation, travel and access, accommodation choices, mountain safety, local cuisine, and advice for botanists and wildlife enthusiasts. Summary tables allow quick route comparison to help you plan your adventure in this region of limitless variety, where every path leads to new wonders.