Following the success of the first mountain festival last year, Hermida Vertical 2012 will be held over the weekend 15th - 17th of this month.

Celebrating everything climbing and mountain related, there are all sorts of events planned from climbing competitions to iniciation in climbing (for children and adults) to talks and slideshows, live music and an evening barebue on the 16th.

La Hermida is a vibrant village in the middle of the Hermida gorge with bars, restaurants and a via ferrata. So if you're in the Picos de Europa area it's well worth a visit!