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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Fiona (Feefifofum) Ā· reviewed over 2 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 VegabaƱo 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 ValdeĆ³n 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 CabaƱa VerĆ³nica, 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.
Cameron Ā· reviewed about 3 years ago
Amazing trail, incredibly varied terrain. I hiked the northern section of the GR132 counter clockwise to Vallehermoso and then came back along the GR131 to San SebastiĆ”n. This to me was the best of both worlds with stunning coastal views and then high mountains after. Challenging but rewarding with some amazing ridgelines and views back to Mount Teide. This hike has terrain ranging from desert to tropical forests which change every time you go over a mountain range. Weather was overall very good with one day of full rain which I took as a rest day. Temperatures were anywhere from 26c in the day to around 12-14c at altitude overnight. Food & drink, hotels and public transport are incredibly cheap on the island which is a bonus. The route is incorrect on Hiiker however. The section between San SebastiĆ”n & Hermigua is completely incorrect at the time of writing (December 2022). The route itself is well waymarked so I had to follow the signs for that section. Hopefully theyāll update this. Overall I loved this trail and the island is gorgeous. Give it a go, you wonāt regret it!
No reviews available for GR 7 - Andalucia.
No reviews available for GR 15 - Subpyrenean Path.
No reviews available for GR 109 Interior Asturias.
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