Guide to Walks and Climbs in Picos de Europa - Spain, Europe
Walks and Climbs in the Picos de Europa
Published
15 Apr 2010
Availability
Reprinting
Edition
First
ISBN (10)
1852840331
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4cm
Weight
290g
Pages
224
No. Maps
51
No. Photos
25
Originally Published
1 Jan 1989
Price £12.00
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The guidebook has walks and climbs in the Picos de Europa, a limestone range to the north of the central section of the Cordillera Cantabrica, on the northern Atlantic shore of Spain, Europe. Routes divided into two main groups: valley-based and mountain, of all grades. With background information such as geology, flora, fauna and history.
Seasons
Walking and climbing from May to late October. Depending on snowfall the season might extend well into November. Ice-axe and crampons to be carried early and late in the season. Winter mountaineering best from February to April.Centres
Bounded by Cangas de Onis in the west and Panes in the east, with Potes and Oseja in the south.Difficulty
Easier walking in the surrounding valleys, but essentially high-mountain walking over steep, rugged terrain. Climbs predominantly at grade IV or above.Must See
For climbers, El Naranjo de Bulnes and the South Face of Peña Santa. For walkers, the Cares gorge, the Vega de Urriellu below El Naranjo de Bulnes, the Jou Santu and Vega Huerta.
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