Picos de Europa in León
Valdeón, Caín and the Cares Trail: the León side of Spain's first national park.
Area: Valdeón y Sajambre
The León side of the Picos de Europa National Park holds the Valdeón and Sajambre valleys, with stone villages, cave-aged cheeses and high mountains always in view.
Highlights
- Posada de Valdeón, the valley’s main village and a base for hikes.
- Caín, the starting point of the famous Cares Trail, which runs through the gorge to Poncebos in Asturias (about 12 km each way).
- The viewpoints and villages of the valley, a good plan for easier days.
The mountains deserve respect: check the forecast, wear proper footwear and check trail conditions at park offices before setting out.