Best wildlife trails in Spain

Le GR10 Traversée des Pyrénées est une randonnée permettant de traverser les Pyrénées par un itinéraire balisé. Le GR10 est un des sentiers du GR (Grand Randonnée de France). Nous vous proposons une liste en 47 étapes ici: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/gr10-traversee-des-pyrenees Le sentier alterne vues sur les vallées, sommets et cols des montagnes. Le GR10 est une randonnée qu'il ne faut pas prendre à la légère. Une excellente expérience du milieu montagnard, une bonne condition physique et une connaissance des moyens d'orientation vous seront nécessaires lors de cette traversée entre l'Atlantique et la Méditerranée.Show more

The Cares Trail or Ruta del Cares (or locally known as Garganta del Cares) is one of the most popular hikes in the Picos de Europa. You can start the trail from Cain or Poncebos. The trail follows the Cares River through the Cantabrian Mountains, and is considered one of the most beautiful trails in Spain. You will pass through rocky terrain, small caves, bridges and you might meet some mountain goats too. The grey limestone mountains you will see along the trail are spectacular. There are several trails in the area around Cain or Poncebos. If you choose to do this route, you can plan several days of hiking through the Picos de Europa.Show more

Mount Teide is a volcano in the Canary Islands the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic and also the highest summit in Spain. The volcano and its surroundings comprise Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Spain's most visited natural wonders. Teide is an active volcano and its last eruption was in 1909. There are many ways to get up to the peak, but first hikers will need to reserve a free permit to hike this trek through Teide National Park. Hikers will need to print out the permit and show it to park staff at the beginning of the trail, along with an ID or passport. There are limits of daily permits. Permits may be requested here: https://www.reservasparquesnacionales.es/real/ParquesNac/index.aspx Visitors may reach the summit in a variety of ways. Hikers may climb on foot from the trail that begins in Montaña Blanca or take a cable car that takes you to La Rambleta (11,633 feet). From La Rambleta you can take the Telesforo Bravo path to the top. If you choose to hike it up, take note that the path is rocky and difficult and is not recommended for children or people with health complications. It is steep in some sections and the air gets thinner the higher you go. But if you make it to the top, the view makes everything worth it in the end.Show more

Chinyero Circular se encuentra cerca de Santiago del Teide, España. El sendero es ideal para caminar y normalmente demora de 1 a 3 horas. Chinyero es el volcán más joven de Tenerife. Entró en erupción en 1909 y el camino lo acercará a esa explosión centenaria. Verá bosques de pinos y los flujos de ceniza negra y lava de la erupción. El paisaje cambia constantemente mientras recorres el volcán. Está bien señalizado todo el camino, aunque es una ruta circular, los letreros nunca te dicen qué tan lejos estás de tu propio punto de partida. El sendero está en el Parque Nacional del Teide. Hay muchos senderos en el parque y hacen un viaje increíble a través de las islas.Show more

This trail begins near the Montserrat Monastery. The path takes you through forest, which eventually becomes stone peaks. The Sant Jeroni is the highest point in the Montserrat massif. The top of Sant Jeroni offers great views of villages and a steep drop down. The path is well marked, but could still warrant a set of hiking poles. The trail is concrete and well packed dirt, many switchbacks so moderate climbing required and the terrain is pretty rough in patches, so advisable to wear comfort and appropriate footwear, and also warm clothing as it get cold the higher you go. Bring water and enjoy the breathtaking views! If you’d prefer to shorten this trail you can look into taking the Sant Joan Funicular.Show more

This route is part of a multi week long walk, along the Camino Frances, also known as the French Way. The Camino Frances is a pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It can be done at a variety of paces and starting points. Legend has it that the remains of the Saint Apostle Santiago are buried there. Every spring and summer, many people follow its routes as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth. It is also popular with hiking and cycling enthusiasts and organized tour groups. The full route can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/spain/palencia/camino-de-santiago-frances A list of individual trails can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/camino-de-santiago-frances--3 Following this link, you'll find day hike sections of the trail for easy downloading.Show more

This route is part of a multi week long walk or ride, along the Way of Saint James Silver Route (Camino Via de la Plata), also known as the Vía de la Plata Ourense or the Camino Meridional. It can be done by foot or bike at a variety of paces and starting points. The Vía de la Plata is an alternative to the Camino Frances if you are looking for a less busy route, or are in search of solitude. From Seville to Santiago, along the Vía de la Plata and the Sanabrés Road, there are ~980 kilometers. This route is popularly made by bicycle, (mountain bike with saddlebags), but it can also be done on foot. It travels the Vía de la Plata from Seville to Astorga, to link with the Camino Frances or the Camino Sanabrés which goes west in Granja de Moreruela. The whole itinerary is quite well marked and, to this day, it has a good number of hostels for pilgrims. This route goes along all types of terrain, but mostly off-road. A list of individual trails can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/camino-de-santiago-via-de-la-plata--2 Following this link, you'll find day hike sections of the trail for easy downloading. Show more

The Carros de Foc, or chariots of fire, are considered by some nature lovers as the most beautiful hike in the Pyrenees mountains and perhaps in all of Europe. It is a classic route and an ambition of many mountain lovers. This trail is part of a multi-day hike that generally takes about a week to complete. The trail is challenging because it is at a high altitude and requires careful planning before starting. A prior reservation is required to do this route: https://www.carrosdefoc.com/reservas/ It is advisable to plan an itinerary to do the Foc Cars. The trail is generally divided into segments and the most common resting places are shelters; Ventosa, Restanca, Colomers, Saboredo, Amitges, Ernest Mallafre, Josep M. Blanc and Colomina. Not all locations offer the same services. Please note that some may not have hot water and some may not have electricity. Along the way there are no special directions, instead following red and white markings, wooden posts, and rock piles left by other hikers. It is recommended to download the map from AllTrails. Hikers will be rewarded for undertaking this difficult hike with spectacular views of the Pyrenees. The different landscapes will surprise anyone and the variety of colors of the meadows and forests will leave everyone who does this route breathless.Show more

Mount Guajara is a dormant volcano in the Canary Islands. It is the fourth highest peak in Tenerife. There is a large crater near the top of the mountain that can be reached by road and an astronomical observatory on the south side of the crater. Enjoy the views over Mount Teide, and if the cloud cover allows it, of the neighboring islands of Gran Canaria and La Gomera. There are no permits or restrictions for hiking this mountain.Show more

This route is part of a multi week long walk, along the Camino Frances, also known as the French Way. The Camino Frances is a pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It can be done at a variety of paces and starting points. Legend has it that the remains of the Saint Apostle Santiago are buried there. Every spring and summer, many people follow its routes as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth. It is also popular with hiking and cycling enthusiasts and organized tour groups. The full route can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/spain/palencia/camino-de-santiago-frances A list of individual trails can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/camino-de-santiago-frances--3 Following this link, you'll find day hike sections of the trail for easy downloading.Show more