Vallegón Canyon in the Picos de Europa National Park from Arriondas
Go on an adventure in the Picos de Europa National Park by canyoning in the Vallegón Canyon, a must-see in the region!
Practical information
Intermediate-level canyoning experience in the Vallegón Canyon, a course lasting around 2 hours and including:
- jumps that can all be bypassed,
- abseiling up to 25 metres high,
- natural slides.
Course of events
Please allow up to 4 hours for the whole experience.
- Reception at the Los Cauces base in Arriondas
- Distribution of canyoning gear and equipment
- 30-minute shuttle bus ride to the canyon
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Approx. 10-minute approach walk
- Departure for 2 hours of canyoning in the Vallegón Canyon
- Return walk of around 10 minutes
- 30-minute return journey by shuttle to the base
- De-equipping and end of activity
Activity requirements
All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.
- Minimum weight: 30 kg
- Minimum height: 140 cm
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
A minimum of 4 participants is required to run this activity (2 participants in July and August).
Special terms
Please note that this activity is accompanied by 2 Spanish-speaking guides.
This activity is not accessible to pregnant or disabled people.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
This activity depends on the weather: if the guides consider that conditions are not favourable in this canyon, they reserve the right to replace this outing with another in a canyon of the same level (La Molina or part of the Carangas).
Spoken languages:
English, SpanishIncluded
- Guides
- Neoprene wetsuit
- Helmet
- Harness
- Shoes if necessary
- Shuttle service between the base and the canyon
Do not forget to bring
- Sports shoes that will get wet
- Spare clothing
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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Situated at the foot of the Picos de Europa National Park, the Vallegón Canyon offers a canyoning course that is accessible to beginners and the more athletic among you, provided you can swim and are aged 10 or over. You will find not only jumps that can all be circumvented and waterslides, but also abseiling descents of up to 25 metres. It is all part of a real water adventure, ideal both for discovering the sport and practising it as a canyoning enthusiast! Whether you are with family or friends, you are sure to have a great time descending the Vallegón Canyon in the Picos de Europa National Park.
The Los Cauces team invites you to discover the Vallegón Canyon from its base in Arriondas, just a 30-minute drive from the canyon. You will be transferred between the 2 sites by shuttle bus and will be provided with all the equipment you need for canyoning (neoprene wetsuit, helmet, harness, etc.). You will be supervised throughout by 2 qualified instructors who will not only ensure your safety, but also help you overcome the various obstacles as you descend the Vallegón Canyon. All you have to do is enjoy the experience to the full, in the superb natural setting of the Picos de Europa National Park.
A canyoning trip in the Vallegón Canyon is sure to provide you with superb memories to share with your friends and family. Now all you have to do is book your own adventure, so you can enjoy it in the Picos de Europa National Park!