Via ferrata in Posada de Valdeón, Picos de Europa

Do you want to know the Leonese landscape from the top? Join the adventure of making a via ferrata in Posada de Valdeón, the highest point and the heart of the Picos de Europa. You will enjoy the best views of the Picos de Europa Natural Park for 3 hours and you will be able to live an experience full of adrenaline and adventure.

It is a via ferrata of K3 difficulty on the Küsler scale (somewhat difficult) and with a duration of 3 to 4 hours. . It is located between Posada de Valdeón and the Ruta de Cares with a route of 1200 meters and 300 meters of positive slopes. You will be able to observe from the top the Western Massif and the Central Massif of the Picos de Europa and breathe fresh air.

The route will begin at a Tibetan bridge, 35 meters from the Cares River; which runs from south to north Posada de Valdeón. This suspension bridge will lead you to the first vertical wall over 100 meters high where you will have to show your skill and agility to overcome it. Once you get over the wall, you'll come to two vertical walls of 60 and 40 meters that will take you to an incredible passage through an aerial ridge.

Along the via ferrata you can enjoy the spectacular views of the Picos de Europa Natural Park, overcoming obstacles, overhanging steps and downhill climbs. From above you will see the Valdeón Valley and the Vega de Asotín, which is where you go up to Collado Jermoso. You will enjoy the views of the summits over 2500 meters high and the flora and fauna offered by the Picos de Europa.

To enjoy this experience comfortably, we recommend that you come with the necessary material such as mountain shoes, comfortable clothing and warm clothes, bottle of water and sunscreen. For the rest, you should not worry since our experienced guides and monitors will provide you with the necessary material for the development of the activity.