Rock climbing in Picos de Europa: Cueto Agero
Join Fran, a certified mountain guide, on this rock climbing day trip in Picos de Europa. Head up the amazing Espolón Sur route, in Cueto Aguero!
Private
Cantabrian Mountains
1 Day
Apr - Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover Cueto Aguero, one of the top climbing spots in northern Spain.
- Try the challenging Espolón Sur climbing route.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Picos de Europa range.
Description
Cueto Agero is a classic Picos de Europa rock climbing spot. This day trip is your chance to head up one of its most popular routes, the Espolón Sur (South Spur). Join me on this stunning outdoor adventure!
Located in northern Spain, the Picos de Europa are part of the Cantabrian Mountains. They stretch 20km and encompass three major massifs: Central (“Los Urrieles”), Eastern (“Ándara”) and Western (“Picos de Cornión”). The area has some spectacular limestone crags with a large variety of climbing routes.
One of the highlights of the region is Cueto Agero, a large rock (1,016m) rising above the beautiful Hermida Gorge. On this day outing we will head up its most famous climbing route, Espolón Sur. Opened in 1973, this 540m climb has a 6a difficulty level. Get ready for a steep wall!
As for the itinerary, consider that the activity has a duration of 6-8 hours and starts at 8 am.
So, if you want to practice some rock climbing in the impressive Picos de Europa, please contact me. Let’s tackle the South Spur of Cueto Agero, a high quality rock surrounded by magnificent landscapes!
Additionally, if you are looking for a mountaineering day adventure, I also recommend my Morra de Lechugales ascent.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Personal insurance
Details
More info
Equipment needed: Suitable clothing - Harness, helmet and cat feet - Personal first aid kit - Drink and food for the day.
Meeting point
About the guide
Picos A Vista
5.0
(8)
Mountain Leader
AEGM-UIMLA Guide from Spain
I did my first steps as a mountaineer as a teenager in Madrid. But the desire to enjoy all the possibilities given by the mountains convinced me to move to Benasque valley, at the heart of the Pyrenees.
Along the years I did several winter and summer activities not only in the Pyrenees, but also in Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada, Sistema Central...
One of my passions is to travel and discover new places and cultures, so I did climbing trips to other European countries, USA, Canada, Morocco, India, Nepal, Kirguistán... This trips gave me a priceless experience that made me grow as a climber, and set the stone to my formation as professional mountain guide.
I now live in Cantabria, and usually guide both in summer and winter in the Cantabrian range.
Certificates
UIMLA
What people are saying about Picos A Vista
We had a great time climbing in Picos!!
We had a great time with the two-day route through Picos de Europa. Our guide Fran has given us a treatment that goes beyond the personal... he has taken care of us, he has taught us lots of tricks, he has made us overcome this physical and psychological challenge we were facing and he has made us fall in love with Picos when we saw it with his eyes. The experience has been so incredible that I am sure I will always remember it. Thank you so much for everything Fran!
The staff at Picos a Vista is exceptional, very knowledgeable about Picos de Europa, flexible and willing. Fran, the guide who did our activity, 100% recommendable. We will definitely come back.
Thanks to Picos A Vista and especially to our guide Fran, we enjoyed a great day of climbing in Picos! Fran has taken care of every detail to make the whole day amazing, looking forward to repeat soon!
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