ECOTOURISM IN THE PICOS DE EUROPA, ASTURIAS

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Guided tours and ecotourism

Check activities on September 23, 24 and 25

Inicio 9 Guided Tours and Ecotourism in Onís

Learn how the famous Gamonéu cheese is made, discover which birds inhabit the riverside forests, learn about the fauna of the glacial era, dive into the mountains of the bearded vulture or become a speleologist for a day. All this in ONIS, the paradise of Ecotourism during the 23rd, 24th and 25th of September.

Choose one of these activities at the scheduled times and contact each guide directly to BOOK your activity.

Visit and tasting at the Vega de Ario cheese factory.

5€/adults (under 5 years old free of charge)

Duration: 1 hour

  • Friday 23 Sept 16:00 and 19:00h
  • Saturday 24 Sept 11:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00h
  • Sunday 25 Sept 11:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00

Guided visit to the artisan cheese factory, with our family of several generations of cheesemakers and a replica of a hut of the Port to see how Gamonéu was made in the past.
At the end a tasting of our cheese.

Phone reservations: 677 37 73 09

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Visit the Demués farm and cheese factory.

5 €/person (Free for children up to 6 years old)

Duration: 45 min

  • Friday 23 Sept 17.00h
  • Saturday 24 Sept 12:00 and 17:00h
  • Sunday 25 Sept 12:00 and 17:00h

In an environment of great beauty, on the way to the port of Onis and the entrance to the national park of Picos de Europa, the visit to the cheese factory will allow you to learn about the production of gamoneu cheese in its modern facilities, tour the farm where sheep and goats enjoy the best pastures and end the visit with a cheese tasting accompanied by their makers.

Phone reservations: 637 31 40 49

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Cave of La Peruyal

25€/adults 20€/children +8 years old

Duration: 3h
Minimum age: 8 years old

  • Friday 23 Sept. (Morning) 10.45 a.m. or (Afternoon) 3:45 p.m.
  • Saturday 24 Sept. (Morning) 10.45am or (Afternoon) 3:45pm
  • Sunday 25 Sept. (Morning) 10.45am or (Afternoon) 3:45pm

The cave is located near Avín. Its access is achieved through a narrow spiral staircase and you walk about 500 meters without narrowing. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will discover its incredible geomorphology and the history of the prairie rhinoceros fossil found there 50 years ago, which remains in a perfect state of preservation. .

Reservations phone: 616 21 24 83

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Bearded Vulture Interpretation Center

3€/person (Children up to 6 years free)

Duration: 1.5 h

  • Friday 23 Sept. 18:00h
  • Saturday 24 Sept. 13:00 and 18:00h
  • Sunday 25 Sept. 13:00h

You will learn about the bearded vulture reintroduction project in the Picos de Europa, through a naturalized tour that shows the beauty of these mountains and their extraordinary biodiversity, and the conservation work of a species in danger of extinction.

Reservations phone: 985 844 293 / 687 080 374

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Guided Ornithological Walk along the Güeña River

4€/adults (children up to 6 years free)

Duration: 1 h

  • Saturday 24 Sept. 11:30h
  • Sunday 25 Sept. 11:30h

Walk along the Güeña river and its riverside forest, where you can observe forest birds, and visit the small villages that surround the river path. We will provide you with optical material.

Reservations phone: 985 844 293 / 687080 374

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Glacier Fauna Interpretation Center

4€/person (children 2,50€ )

Duration: 1 h

  • Friday 23 Sept. AFTERNOON 16:00/17:00/18:00/19:00h
  • Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 Sept MORNING 11:00/ 12:00/ 13:00 AFTERNOON 16:00/17:00/ 18:00/19:00

A 500 m walk through the interior of a natural cave where you will immerse yourself in the life of the Picos de Europa 40,000 years ago. In a journey through time you will walk accompanied by life-size replicas of animals from that distant era.

Reservations: 616 212 483

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Hiking Routes

Onís is a true paradise in Asturias for hiking and mountain lovers.

In addition to routes for expert mountaineers in the heart of the Picos de Europa, we offer hiking trails to climb to mid-mountain peaks, such as the Ibeu or Pandescura, and pleasant routes through our villages, forests and rivers to enjoy with the kids or take a leisurely stroll.

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Cycling routes

Tour Onís by bike! We have routes to enjoy on a touring bike, gravel or mountain bike.

If you like cycling in Onís you have a small paradise of routes prepared to enjoy to the maximum. Several difficulties to suit your level and fitness.

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Benia Cheese Route

We invite you to immerse yourself in the cheese world of Onís through a simple circular route of 3km.

You will discover cheese dairies, farms, caves and “llagares” linked to our most deeply rooted traditions. Meet the cheese and meat 100% local, 100% Onís.

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