Best extra difficult hikes in Spain
Only the bravest need apply! These extra-difficult hikes are not for the faint of heart.
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No reviews available for GR 109 Interior Asturias.
Montaña Blanca - Pico del Teide
eoin hamilton · reviewed over 2 years ago
One of the most incredible hikes of my life. Super early start on this one so that we could make sunrise. You will need to book a permit if you are ascending from the cable car station to the summit before 9am. We had the perfect morning for it too. The altitude can be a killer, so take it easy!
No reviews available for Ruta del Trevenque.
No reviews available for GR 96 - Camí Romeu to Montserrat.
Fiona (Feefifofum) · reviewed almost 3 years ago
This was probably one of the most amazing and hardest hikes iv ever done. Loved it! Some alt routes from the map but we based our trail on the El Anillo Extrem, the western and central mastiffs. Self navigating we started and ended our loop in Poncebos. Day 1 was a gorgeous hike on the famous Ruta del Cares then up the very steep Trea Channel to arrive at our first Refugio, Vega de Ario, where we were absolutely spoilt with some of the best food on the trail. Day 2 was a gentler hike to Vegaredonda, passing the beautiful Lake Enol where there was a shop to get cold drinks and coffee. Day 3 we were suppose to hike to Vegabaño but we had an injury in the group so hiked out to a town. Day 4 was an impromptu rest day while we sorted out our injured party. Day 5 we got back on trail from Posada de Valdeón and hiked to Collado Jermoso, this was a brilliant Rufugio with amazing views and also delicious food. Day 6 was a stunning part of the trail, going over snow passes and climbing steep, sharp rocks to reach Cabaña Verónica, made from recycling an anti-aircraft battery from an aircraft carrier, really cool! From there, we hiked into Sotres, the highest village in the Picos where we sampled the famous Asturian cider that has to be poured from a height. Day 7 we got to explore the town of Bulnes, the only way in and out of the town is to hike or get the Funicular, an underground transport through the mountain, really cool experience and takes off the last 10km of a very steep descent section of the hike back to Poncebos. Overall I would highly recommend this trail to experienced hikers. There are sections that are well-marked by either yellow or red paint on rocks and trees but in other sections, you need a map and compass to navigate. We hiked through towns, forests, snow, ice, steep rocks and gorgeous fields, such a varied terrain.
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