Sajambre and Valdeón 2-day trek, Picos de Europa

Trek through one of the most beautiful parts in the Picos de Europa National Park.. Explore with, Ruben, an AEGM certified guide, Sajambre and Valdeón on this 2 day trip.

2 Days

Jun - Oct

High

Intermediate

Description

Sajambre and Valdeón are two charming municipalities in the Leon county in Spain. They are one of the most stunning areas of the Picos de Europa National Park.

However, they are not as know as other parts. Thus, walking through them is a more intimate experience since they are less crowded than other places.

Sajambre is a wonderful place brimming with dense and enchanting forests. But, it also has some of the best views of the peaks around it.

Valdeón on the other hand has also many dazzling woods. Nonetheless the mountainous terrain covers most of its territory, as it is the door to important mountains like the Western and Central Massif of the Park.

On this wonderful adventure, we’ll reach the summit of Jario Peak, a privileged viewpoint in the Cantabrian Mountains. We’ll also have the opportunity to see many amazing species. Some of the trees that inhabit this place are the oak and beech. But we’ll find ash, holly, haze, lime, yew, birch, steal and chestnut trees too.

Moreover, we’ll run into curious creatures all across our hike. The most iconic animal from the Cantabrian Mountains we might see is the brown bear. We may also come across chamois, wild boar, or deer. Also, we could spot wolves, a marten, wild cat, genet, otter, ermine, badger or a fox. Additionally, there are many birds abundant in this region. So we could see a griffon vulture, egyptian vulture, ravens, crows, sparrows or choughs. We may even spot a royal eagle or a peregrine falcon.

Finally, the place I’ve chose to lodge, the Vegabaño shelter, is one of the best and most hospitable shelters in Picos de Europa.

So search no more and send me a request. I promise it will be an amazing adventure! Do you want a different adventure? Check this Toubkal ascent and 8-day trekking in the Sahara trip.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Personal insurance

Price details

The price includes: the guide fee, one night at the Vegabaño Hut, one fullboard (dinner + breakfast + picnic) at the Vegabaño Hut, collective security material and accident insurance. Price doesn’t include: transportation, any other item not mentioned as included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Soto de Sajambre village – Jario Peak ascent– Vegabaño hut.

We’ll begin our adventure at Soto de Sajambre (900m), one of the most beautiful mountain villages in the Picos de Europa Park. Then we’ll head into the forest until we reach Los Porros viewpoint. After that, we'll reach Vegaño Hut, from where we’ll climb Jario Peak (1,912m). for the best views of the region. Amongst many of the places you’ll get to admire from this Peal, are the Western and Central Massif and the Peña Santa de Castilla. Finally, we’ll end our day’s adventure heading back to the Vegabaño Shelter where a delicious dinner and a good night sleep await you.

Day 2: Vegabaño – Peña Beza - Canto Cabronero – Soto de Sajambre

We leave the refuge, crossing the valley to enter a beautiful beech forest and head towards the Barcinera pass, where we turn off towards the Beza pass, where we can see a large part of the Sajambre valley and the peaks of Jarrio, Peña Ten and Peña Pileñes, among others. From here, we ascend to the peaks of Peña Beza (1,958m) and Canto Cabronero (1,956m), excellent viewpoints overlooking the nearby peaks of Peñas Santas and the Cordillera. We will end our day walking back to Soto de Sajambre.

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There will be blankets available in the shelter. A thin lead sheet sack or a thin sleeping bag is enough for this trip.

Meeting point

Soto de Sajambre Parking village.

About the guide

Ruben

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Mountain Leader

Hello!! My name is Rubén Cuesta Valparís and I am a Mountain Guide with official certification and AEGM-UIMLA accreditation (Member Number 913). I have extensive experience in mountain ranges around the world, from the Picos de Europa, my base and school, through the Pyrenees, the Alps, Patagonia, the Himalayas.

I love mountains and nature in general and from my experience and supported by my training, I like to enjoy them and make my clients enjoy them as much as I do, giving them the security they need to perform the activity they want, interpreting the landscape , flora, fauna, ethnography, and promoting respect for nature and the environment where activities take place. I speak Spanish and English.

From my company, Picos Outdoor, we organize activities of hiking, trekking, mountaineering, orientation, etc. and we offer introductory and specialization training courses (can be for groups and individuals) related to all the above.

Languages

English

Certificates

AEGM | UIMLA

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