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Picos de Europa — Cares Gorge Traverse — Spain

Picos de Europa — Cares Gorge Traverse

A 22-km gorge trail cut into limestone cliffs — Spain's most spectacular walking day.

Where on earth

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Region
Spain
Country
Europe
Biome
Cantabrian limestone (200–700 m)
Best season
April – October
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Cantabrian limestone (200–700 m)
  • Best season: April – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A 22-km gorge trail cut into limestone cliffs — Spain's most spectacular walking day.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: April – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Cantabrian limestone (200–700 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Europe
Biome
Cantabrian limestone (200–700 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01