1 Spectacular Walking in One of the Last Wild Spaces of Western
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• Wonderful paths in the heart of Somiedo Nature Reserve. • Transfers to high points where you start the walks so you can concentrate on enjoying the breathtaking mountain views. • Delicious traditional food and drink of Asturias. • Area of special protection orf wildlife, including bear and wolf. • Two nights in each hotel means you don´t have to pack each day. Spectacular walking in one of the last wild spaces of Western Europe. This mountainous region of Asturias is a natural park and biosphere reserve, bears and wolves still find pristine habitats here in which to thrive. 1 GALICIA CASTILLA Y LEÓN MADRID VALENCIA ANDALUCIA HOLIDAY INFORMATION DURATION: 8 days, 7 nights. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate. AVERAGE DAILY DISTANCE: 15km. CLIMB: 408m. Day 7: San Salvador circular route. RECOMMENDED TIME OF YEAR: 1st of 14km / Climb: 767m May to the end of October. Walk in deep deciduous woodland to visit START: Any day of the week. Day 1: Arrival to Oviedo. several mountain villages full of charm and HOW TO GET THERE: Fly to Aviles A chance to discover its charming city centre. interest as well as one of the largest caves Airport. Take a bus from Aviles Airport of Asturias (Cueva Huerta) carved in lime- to Oviedo. Day 2: City tour in Oviedo. stone by the river Alesga. Wander along the cobbled streets admir- WHAT'S INCLUDED: ing its beautifully restored buildings and Day 8: Departure or extra nights. • 7 nights’ accommodation in charming squares and a chance to visit its splendid Departure or extra nights in Oviedo. small rural hotels, 7 breakfasts. Cathedral and Museums. • Luggage transfers between hotels. Later take a bus from Oviedo to Pola de Somiedo. • Private transfers on days 3, 4, 5 and 6. • Detailed maps and roadbook. Day 3: La Peral - Villar de Vildas. One night in a small city hotel in the very • Itinerary description, full of advice, 14km / Climb: 540m heart of town and the rest of the tour in recommendations, suggestions and in- Private transfer to the mountain village charming rural hotels located in quiet vil- formation about your accommodation. of La Peral (1325m) from where you be- lages. • Emergency support. gin your walk towards the breathtakingly remote valley of Villar de Vildas. Another OPTIONS: private transfer will take you back to the Extra nights in Oviedo. hotel. Half board (dinners). Transfer from Oviedo to Pola de Day 4: Llamardal - Valle del Lago. Somiedo and return transfer from San 12km / Climb: 540m Salvador de Teverga to Airport. Private transfer to Llamardal (1240m) and walk from here to Valle del Lago through a Price per person highly protected area of mature deciduous woodland, in the footsteps of bears and Per Person in double room 655€ wolves. Solo Traveller Supplement 264€ Day 5: Farrapona - Valle del Lago. 14km / Climb: 282m Single room Supplement 137€ Private transfer to Alto de Farrapona (1712m) to reach a series of mountain Half Board (dinners) 120€ lakes and later descend into the stunning Valle del Lago “Valley of the Lakes”. Transfer from Oviedo to Pola de Somiedo 95€ Day 6: Puerto San Lorenzo - San Salvador. 21km / Climb: 483m Transfer from Salvador 65€ Private transfer to Puerto de San Lorenzo Teverga to Oviedo (1350m) and walk along the ancient drov- Transfer from Salvador er's road, “Camino de la Mesa”, offering Teverga to Aviles Airport 110€ outstanding views over the valley of Sali- encia and the valley of Teverga. Extra night in Oviedo B&B Price on Request.