Via Ferrata at La Hermida, Picos de Europa National Park

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome

Duration: from 3 hrs to 6 hrs

Meeting point:

Mies de Resolores, 12, 39311 Cartes, Cantabria, Spain

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

Minimum age: From ages 9 or 16 (depending on option)

Cancellation policy: flexible More info

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Activity description

The Via Ferrata route in the Picos de Europa National Park will leave you speechless. La Hermida is one of the most popular Vias Ferratas there is.

Explore the upper limits of Picos de Europa National Park on this via ferrata challenge . A graded course that towers 700m off the floor, La Hermida is considered one of the best vertical climbs in Spain – offering knee-trembling highs and challenging sections – with high rise bridges that dangle over the void…

La Hermida has three possible routes in Picos de Europa National park that travel up to 800m above sea level. Renowned for its Tibetan Bridges that run 45m above Hermida Gorge, this course has routes for beginners and intermediates and traverses mixed terrain with ladders, steps, climbs and tightropes.

La Hermida is a via ferrata course that requires no previous experience or rope skills. Whilst this 6km route is mentally challenging, children as young as 9 years are invited to try the 200m and 400m climbs. Climbing gloves and footwear with a good grip are recommended.

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Via Ferrata: Los Puentes (3h)

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Los Puentes section of 400 metres of ascent, with a medium difficulty and an activity time of about 3 hours. Crossing of 2 bridges, one Tibetan and the other more spectacular one of planks. Suitable for anyone without vertigo.

Course of events

Meet your instructor at the activity base for this Via Ferrata excursion in Picos de Europa National Park. Organized according to age and ability, choose from one of three routes that traverse La Hermida Gorge. Suited to anyone with a head for heights, this activity starts off with a quick safety briefing and a few practical tips before you clip into the safety line and start climbing.

Following your guide on a route that traverses up to 700m across the rock face, no previous climbing experience is necessary – using iron pegs, handy ladders, and guidelines to help you cross the gorge – a huge footbridge that’s suspended over a 100m void! Once you have completed the circuit, you will return back to the base to swap stories and catch your breath.

Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Special terms

Please note: 10 person maximum per session

Subject to weather restrictions

Do not forget to bring

Sportswear
Comfortable clothing
Towel
Sunscreen

Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 9 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Mies de Resolores, 12, 39311 Cartes, Cantabria, Spain

Included:

All the necessary equipment
Professional guide
Picnic
Photos
Insurance

Excluded:

Transportation to the meeting point

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Via Ferrata: Full (6h)

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Ferrata complete section of 700 metres with a medium-high difficulty due to its length. A section with incredible views of the Picos de Europa and the Desfiladero de la Hermida. The activity time is around 6 hours of activity.