The Picos de Europa

The Picos de Europa

Welcome to The Picos de Europa,

your complete English guide to these beautiful mountains of Northern Spain.

Here you'll find information on the area's wildlife in the nature pages Picos de Europa wildlifewhich are part species identification guides on plants and animals found around the Picos de Europa and part English translations of Spanish news regarding rare species such as the Cantabrian brown bear or threats to their habitat such as the San Glorio ski resort project. Check out the special interest holidays too, such as bear-watching and birdwatching.

For planning excursions into the mountains you'll need to check current weather conditions and forecasts for the Picos de Europa.

Picos Rock and SnowAnd in Picos Rock & Snow you'll find guided mountain holidays such as walking and trekking, family activity holidayssnowshoeingski touring and splitboarding holidays - plus trip reports as well as general mountaineering information. Catch up with the latest expeditions in the Picos Blog. Independent travellers can find trip packages, support and bag transfer services for self-guided routes.

We hope you enjoy your visit to the Picos de Europa, whether virtual or real!

 

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Picos Rock & Snow News

Thursday, March 19, 2026 Ski touring 6
A fun time skiing with Jim (who was last with us 22 years ago!) along with his daughter, a friend and an American contingent joining us during the week. At the top of Fuente De cable car, 1,823m, we found the snow had thinned somewhat but above 2,000m the snowpack is still good.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 Trekking 80
It won't be long 'til summer. We have a walking week starting mid-week in July (flights will be cheaper!) and prime school holiday dates are still available for our family activity holidays.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Ski touring 59
A great day out for a ski tour this weekend, from the top of the cable car towards Pico Padiorna 2,319m.