Leave Santander in the early morning by minivan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the mountains, rivers and Hermida gorge on the 2-hour drive to Fuente Dé.

Once in Fuente Dé, you will meet with your mountain guide and you will take the cable car to go to the upper station of Picos. In only 4 minutes, you will be at a height over 1800m above sea level. From the upper station, you will enjoy gorgeous views over the Picos de Europa mountains and Fuente Dé.

From there, you will enjoy a 3-4 hours hiking experience in Picos with your guide walking the mountain down to the village of Espina on easy routes (15km distance with ca. 1000m negative slope). You will love this hiking experience in this unique frame!

Afterward, you will drive back to Potes, the capital of the Liébana region. This little village is one of the nicest villages in Cantabria for its medieval houses surrounded by a spectacular landscape of mountains and rivers. You will enjoy some free time here for lunch and walking around.

After an intense morning, it will be time for a reward. You will stop at Hotel & Spa La Hermida to enjoy 1.15 hours of spa water circuit. The waters of this spa are considered among the best in Europe for their medicinal mineral properties.

Why you’ll love this…

Cross the spectacular La Hermida gorge with a minivan
Reach a height of 1,823m with the cable car in Fuente Dé
Visit the charming village of Potes, the capital of Liébana
Enjoy a spa circuit after a hike in the Picos de Europa area

Important to know

During booking confirmation, you'll be requested to provide your accommodation address in Santander for the pick-up
This is a tour for children over 10 years old. It is also not recommended for people with claustrophobia or vertigo
To access the spa it is compulsory to wear a swimsuit, a towel, a bathing cap, and flip-flops
Wear comfortable shoes for hiking, and bring sunscreen, bottle of water, snack and jacket
Group size: small groups (min 4 people required to confirm the activity)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Professional mountain guide
Water Spa Circuit (1,15h)
Entrance fees
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your hotel in Santander. During checkout, you'll be requested to provide your accommodation address in Santander for the pick-up. Alternatively, you can go to the meeting point at the bus stop in Calle Castelar, 25 (next to Hotel Vincci Puertochico).