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Circular Peña Santa - Picos de Europa - ETAPA 1

Picos de Europa

Escarpado y con gran desnivel en poca distancia.

Hiking Moderate

Distance
3.5 km
Ascent
944 m
Descent
0 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
449 m
High Point
1.4 km
Gradient
21˚
Circular Peña Santa - Picos de Europa - ETAPA 1 Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 449 m to the maximum altitude of 1.4 km, the route covers 3.5 km, 944 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Desde Caín ganamos altura hasta la majada de Mesones, donde haremos noche después de habernos quitado 1000m de desnivel para el día siguiente.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxVgBCG7adQ&t=18s

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and October

Features

  • Alpine