Picos de Europa — Cares Gorge Traverse
A 22-km gorge trail cut into limestone cliffs — Spain's most spectacular walking day.
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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
Plan with verified data
Picos de Europa — Cares Gorge Traverse trip tools
Popular pursuits at Picos de Europa — Cares Gorge Traverse
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
