Via Ferrata The Stairway to Heaven + El Milar at La Hermida, Picos de Europa

Discover one of the most thrilling via ferrata experiences in northern Spain with this double route adventure at La Hermida, in the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park. Combining two of the most iconic climbs in the area – El Milar and the Stairway to Heaven – this vertical challenge offers spectacular views, technical sections, and adrenaline-fuelled features like suspended ladders, dihedrals, and even a zip line crossing.

Your via ferrata adventure in La Hermida begins at the activity base, where your instructor will provide a safety briefing, check your equipment, and give you practical tips before you clip into the safety line and begin your climb. The first part of the route takes you up the El Milar via ferrata, a 2-hour section rated K3–K4. After crossing a chain bridge, you’ll tackle a 20-metre diagonal dihedral, followed by an 80-metre ascending traverse with slight overhangs, and finish with a final section of technical steps and handholds on dihedral-shaped rock. Once you reach the top, you'll descend towards the river and cross it via an exciting 25-metre zip line.

Next, you’ll move on to the highlight of the day: the Stairway to Heaven via ferrata. Rated K4 and lasting approximately 3 hours, this route takes you up a dramatic rock corridor via a 100-metre ladder suspended between two vertical walls. This aerial section is as visually stunning as it is physically demanding, offering climbers a unique sensation of floating high above the gorge as they climb from one limestone wall to another.

Set in the dramatic landscapes of the Picos de Europa, this via ferrata experience offers the perfect combination of climbing and mountain adventure. These routes are equipped with ladders, metal staples, pitons, cables, and fixed safety lines, allowing you to ascend vertical walls with confidence and security, even without previous climbing experience. Your certified guide will be with you at all times to ensure your safety and help you make the most of this incredible journey.

All technical equipment is provided, including harness, helmet, lanyards, and gloves if needed. Whether you’re a first-time climber or an experienced adventurer looking for a challenge, this double via ferrata tour in La Hermida is an unforgettable way to experience the wild beauty of the Picos de Europa from new heights.
Book this unforgettable via ferrata excursion on El Milar and the Stairway to Heaven in La Hermida, Picos de Europa, and experience vertical thrills in stunning surroundings.