The Cares Route, the 'divine gorge', is the most famous hike in the Picos de Europa. It follows a path carved into the rock above the Cares river canyon, between Asturias and León.
It's about 5 hours round trip (12 km each way) with little ascent but some exposed sections. You can walk one way and take a taxi back.
What to see & do here
- Walk the path carved into the rock
- Peer into the Cares gorge
- Option to walk one way, taxi back
- Little climbing but exposed sections
Did you know?
- Its path was carved into the rock in the early 20th century to maintain a hydroelectric canal.
- It runs suspended over the gorge, linking Asturias (Poncebos) and León (Caín).
- It is called “the divine gorge” for the spectacular canyon it cuts above the river Cares.
