| Day 1 |
We will await your arrival at the airport and will then continue to our hotel (30 min.)
Enjoy some of the local Sidra (apple cider wine), cheeses, and meats of the region at a typical Sidreria in down town Oviedo (regional capitol).
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| Day 2 |
Manzaneda
Travel to the small town of Manzaneda for our introduction to rock climbing in Asturias.
Catch any available music/show in downtown Oviedo.
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| Day 3 |
Quiros
Depart Oviedo by 8 am leaving the green hills behind heading south as we enter the narrow canyons of the Cordillera Cantabria. With in 45 minutes we arrive at the small town and famous climbing area of Quiros. We will leave our luggage at the refugio (which has a climbing wall if it rains) and walk 10 minutes to start climbing. This climbing destination is situated in the gorgeous green mountains of southern Asturias surrounded by limestone summits and rivers. We will stay the night in the refugio
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| Day 4 |
Quiros-Teverga
A tasty breakfast and we are off to the rock once again. We will work on our technique, introduce multi-pitch climbing (if applicable to group skill level), and enjoy the wonderful routes of Quiros. We will cut out early this day and move down the road 20 minutes to the equally-as-famous climbing area of Teverga. This town contains some spectacular restaurants and sits in the middle of one of the most gorgeous valleys in Asturias. We will eat dinner and stay the night here.
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| Day 5 |
Teverga - our first multi-pitch route
An early morning with pastries and café or café con leche (coffee or coffee with milk). We will get some sandwiches to go and head up to the climbing. We will choose to climb one of the multiple rock spires in the area. If the group is exhausted we may take a rest day and walk the bike path that tunnels through the canyon along side the river.
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| Day 6 |
Mountains to the Sea
We leave the mountains after eating some of the famous local dishes and head to the sea for a well deserved day of rest, good sea food, and perhaps some local music. If the group is interested we may rent surf boards and wet suits to get the full Paraiso Natural experience. We spend the night in a hotel on the coast.
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| Day 7 |
Picos de Europa
We leave the coast and head in to Los Picos de Europa National Park. We will gauge where to climb according to group fitness and desire. This range is home to El Picu Urriellu (or El Capitan of Spain), and multiple other alpine limestone faces that offer the best climbing in Asturias. We will hike up through alpine meadows to the base of El Picu Urriellu and the refugio (+/-4 hours). We will go over our climbing systems and prepare for the following day amidst the spectacular surrounding summits.
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| Day 8 |
Picos de Europa
Our group will set out early to climb El Picu Urriellu or one of the other quality alpine faces. Return to the refugio for a great meal and some Spanish wine.
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| Day 9 |
Picos de Europa
No early starts today, wake up at our leisure to breakfast and coffee. We will pack our bags and head out of the mountains. The Picos de Europa is famous for a cheese that is produced in its damp limestone caves. On our way out we will have the opportunity to purchase some of this fine cheese straight from the maker. We will load up in our vehicle and return to Oviedo with a stop in Cangas de Onis for a late lunch. Back in Oviedo we clean up and enjoy our last night in "The Natural Paradise."
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| Day 10 |
Buffer Day
We include one extra day to compensate for bad weather or any other small change in the itinerary.
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| Day 11 |
Departure
Transport to the airport and the flight home….until next time.
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