Red de Cuevas del Alto Asón

If the Alto Asón region is known for something, it is for the quantity and quality of its caves. Currently, there are more than 9,000 cataloged caves in Cantabria. In this context, the Alto Asón Cave Network develops its activity.

Some of the largest underground systems in Spain are located in this area. We have created a circuit of tours guided by professionals that will take you into a world of adventure and admiration for these unique creations of nature.

Most cavities are accessible to everyone, regardless of physical fitness, age or experience. There are caves for all tastes, from the simplest ones but with great horizontal development, to others in which rappelling is an important part of the visit.

We usually work in the caves of Escalón, La Fresca, Cayuela and Coventosa.

But we are not only dedicated to caving. We are also experts in via ferrata, and that is why we can take you on very technical routes such as those of El Cáliz, El Risco, Socueva (extreme level ) or that of La Concha.

Contact Red de Cuevas del Alto Asón and come enjoy an incredible experience discovering the bowels of the earth, or exploring the heights of these mountains.

In the Alto Asón region, different via ferratas of various levels await you, so that no matter what, you can find the ideal route for you and your loved ones. We will explore the best rock masses in this area of Cantabria while we are perfectly secured to a steel cable.

We include all the material, accident insurance and our qualified specialists who will ensure that the experience is unbeatable. For beginners there will be an introduction to basic techniques, and experts will be guided through more technical ferratas.

These are the itineraries through which we can guide you:

• Via ferrata El Cáliz: 2 exit routes in the 300 meters of the route. One of them is considered difficult and the other medium-difficult level. The difference in altitude is 120 meters.

• Via ferrata El Risco: a high-level route. It has a slope of 80 meters and is 250 meters long. Optionally you can cross a Nepali bridge.

• Socueva via ferrata: it will be 550 meters long, with 250 meters of elevation gain.In this case it is a longer path, which will need to be completed in 3 hours. The level is very high, only suitable for very experienced people.

• Via ferrata of La Concha: 750 meters to cover with 80 meters of elevation gain in this case. It consists of a rappel, two zip lines and three bridges. It is of a very high level.

Children from 14 years old can also access these tours, but always accompanied by responsible adults.

One of the most appropriate areas for caving in Cantabria is the Alto Asón region.

We have introductory tours of low difficulty, making the excursion possible for all people (including children), and others of a higher level, for expert cavers, who together with our guides can share pleasant underground paths safely. and knowledge of the place.

Our most famous caving tours are done in these caves:

-El Mortillano, the largest cave in Spain. Discover caves with wide walls or rather thin and long ones, for all levels. The perfect choice if you are coming as a family!

-Escalón: With admirable formations made by nature, full of stalagmites, stalactites and wide walls. It is one of the most recommended low-demand caves. We will begin by crossing the initial quarry, passing under an arch and we will reach the Caniche, a very unique stalactite that has been baptized with that curious name. The path continues through stepped flows and ends up reaching a fabulous underground lake. It will be necessary to descend with ropes in some sections. The difference in elevation from start to finish is 60 meters and the activity will last approximately 2 hours.

-Coventosa (Ghost Cave), not suitable for the uninitiated. The exit from this cave leads to the itinerary from Cueto to Coventosa. It starts strong, descending 300 meters through a vertical pool. We will reach a maximum depth of 800 meters, and this area requires very technical caving skills. It is considered medium level, it consists of a 15-meter rappel and will last about 2 hours.

-Cayuela: the exit of this cave leads to Tonio-Cayuela, a quite famous crossing in this sector. This cave has great fame and there are no shortage of reasons. You start by making 12 runs until you descend 280 meters and throughout the entire route you can see its sharp stalactites in its well-known Galleria de las Sierras. It also lasts 2 hours of crossing, being of medium level.

Have you already decided which cave you want to explore with our professional cavers?

You may be a fan of adventure sports more if they are done outdoors, but if you have never tried canyoning in the unmistakable surroundings of the Alto Asón, you still haven't. seen nothing. From the Alto Asón Cave Network we invite you to descend with our team the most amazing ravines that you can find in the Cantabrian province. Nothing will ever seem the same to you again.

You will find us in Ramalaes de la Victoria although it will be in the Argumedo and Calera ravines where we develop our most fun and exciting outings. The professionalism and safety that we offer in each of our canyoning days will mean that you don't have to worry about anything, just letting yourself go and having a great time.

For those who are new to this sport, the Calera ravine is perfect for them since it does not present too much difficulty and we adapt our route to level I. At the foot of Mount Zalama, this descent is designed for all audiences since it takes about 3 hours and with all the excitement you need.

The other ravine, Argumedo, presents a level II in terms of difficulty, so we do recommend having some experience in this practice, although you will also be accompanied by our technicians who will guide you at all times.

Regardless of which one you want to try, at Red de Cuevas del Alto Asón we will prepare the day so that you have an unforgettable canyoning experience. Contact us for any additional information you need to know and get excited to try new adventures.