Local guides in Picos de Europa
The Picos de Europa National Park offers visitors a guided tour service led by the National Park guides.
The tours are guided, free of charge, conducted in Spanish, and have different levels of difficulty. Download the updated brochure from the park's website: https://parquenacionalpicoseuropa.es/visitas-guiadas/.
They are only available during the summer months, from July to September, except on weekends and public holidays.
Groups are small, with a maximum of 15 people per guide and a minimum of 3 people.
There are different starting and ending points depending on the route. Check the catalog.
Things to consider
It is recommended to wear mountain boots or sports shoes, bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. As this is a Mountain National Park, for safety reasons, it is necessary to carry some warm clothing and/or a rain jacket.
For long routes (more than 4 hours), it is advisable to bring food.
All routes follow paths that are not dangerous. Participants must follow the guide's instructions. The National Park is not responsible for any accidents that may occur during the tour.
Due to the fragility of this environment, its conservation depends on the responsible attitude of its visitors. Please follow the regulations applied to these Protected Areas of great value.
People with cardiovascular problems or difficulty walking should refrain from participating in these activities.
If weather conditions are adverse, this service may be suspended at the start of the tour at the discretion of the guide.
More information:
Casa Dago (Cangas de Onís): +34 985 848 614
Information Office in Posada de Valdeón: +34 987 740 549
Visitor Center in Sotama: +34 942 738 109
Reservations
Advance Booking: 80% of the spots are available for reservation through www.reservasparquesnacionales.es.
Direct access to the Route: The remaining 20% of spots will be filled with visitors who arrive at the starting point at the designated time for each route. These non-reserved spots can only be filled if there are available places (maximum 15 per guide).
Private Guides in Picos de Europa
If you are looking for a more tailored or specialized experience, you can contact guides who offer tours in the Picos. There are mid- and high-mountain guides and climbing guides, with a wide range of experiences such as climbing Picu Urriellu, exploring Picos at night, or snowshoeing in winter.
Below, we provide the contact details of some guides in the area:
Juanluis Guilluy Arenas – www.facebook.com/guilluyarenas/
MSS Mountain – www.mountainsportsandphotos.com/
Picos a Vista – www.picosavista.com
Picos Guías de Montaña – https://guiaspicos.com
Jarascada – https://www.jarascada.es
Fernando Zamora – https://fernandozamoraguiadepicos.com/en
Caliza Guías – https://www.calizaguias.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm (CET)
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm (CET)