6-day splitboarding trip in Picos de Europa

Join IFMGA-certified mountain guide Juan Carlos on an exciting 6-day splitboarding adventure in the stunning Picos de Europa, in the Spanish Cantabrian Mountains.

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Cantabrian Mountains

DURATION

6 Days

OFFER PERIOD

Feb, Mar

FITNESS LEVEL

high

SKILL LEVEL

Advanced

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Description

The Picos de Europa are a sub-range within the Cantabrian Mountains (2,648 m). It extends over 20 kilometers, across the autonomous communes of Asturias, Cantabria, and Castile and Leon, in northern Spain. It consists of three major limestone massifs: the Central (or Urrieles), the Eastern (or Andara), and the Western (or Picos de Cornion) Massifs.

The Picos de Europa feature great backcountry terrain. The massif suffered the effects of glacial erosion throughout the years, resulting in steep mountain slopes with amazing snow!

During the first 3 days of our journey, we will be based in the small alpine village of Sotres (1,050m), in the Principality of Asturias. We will splitboard across Picos de Europa’s remote slopes, on areas with vertical drops of 1,000 to 1,300 meters. We will then transfer to the historical village of Potes (291m), located in the massif’s southern slope, in Cantabria, where we will be lodged the last 3 riding days.

For your reference, I will take groups of a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 on this tour. Given the technical difficulty of Picos de Europa’s slopes, participants must be advanced riders.

Don’t miss this fascinating splitboarding experience in the famous Picos de Europa! Send me your booking request now.

In case you are interested, I also offer a ski touring version of this program.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

About the guide: Juan Carlos

Juan Carlos

Mountain Guide

IFMGA/UIAGM guide from Spain.

I was born in 1960, and started practicing mountaineering when I was 13 years old. In 1998 I got my IFMGA/UIAGM international certification.

I live in the town of Sotres, in Picos de Europa National Park. Most of my professional experience in alpinism, skiing and climbing took place in the European ranges, mainly in Picos de Europa and the Alps. But I also have experience in the Himalayas.

Before becoming a guide I was also ski instructor and piste patrol.

Languages

French

Certificates

AEGM

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