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00:00 Day 1 - Posada de Valdeon to Refugio Frade
3:17 Day 2 - Refugio Frade to Refugio Vegarredonda
7:20 Day 3 - Refugio Vegarredonda to Refugio Vega de Ario
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This is part one of a seven-day hike in the Picos de Europa National Park. These first three days cover the western massif - Macizo Occidental - from Posada de Valdeon to Refugio Vega de Ario. I stayed in refugios some nights but also wild camped. The Picos de Europa is a spectacular range of limestone mountains, part of the Cordillera Cantabrica that stretches across north-west Spain.
This part of Spain gets more rain than the rest of the Iberian peninsula; consequently it is much greener with beautiful broadleaved woodlands covering the valleys and lower hills. Above the tree line are the jagged limestone peaks. The hiking can be very challenging with difficult route finding, few signposts, not much running water and some scrambling in places. Nevertheless it's a fantastic area to explore.
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Remember that hiking and mountain climbing can be dangerous. The videos on my channel are for entertainment only (other than where specified). Always prepare well and be willing to abandon a trip if it becomes dangerous due to weather or unexpected trail conditions. If you are new to hiking and the great outdoors it's always a good idea to go with a guide or a more experienced companion.
And remember - give the wildlife some space, leave no trace, go quietly and enjoy it out there!
A word on drones - I know how annoying it is to hear a drone whizzing about when you are trying to enjoy the peace and solitude of wild places. I'm also aware of the potential to disturb wildlife with them. I always avoid flying the drone when there are other hikers around. It's one of the reasons I tend to hike at less popular times of day and in mid-week and I avoid using the drone if I do see others nearby. I never fly a drone towards wildlife or where birds are likely to be nesting.
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16 авг 2024
