Canyoning at Rubo River Gorge in Picos de Europa National Park

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1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up
From€40

A nature trail like no other, explore the Picos de Europa National Park on this canyoning adventure with Los Cauces. Share the experience with all your friends!

A nature trail like no other, explore the Picos de Europa National Park on this canyoning adventure with Los Cauces. Share the experience with all your friends!

Trace this whitewater stream from source to sea on this canyoning excursion in Picos de Europa National Park. An easy and accessible gorge for children and big kids alike, explore like never before on this wet, wild slip n’ slide in the Cares Basin!

Rubo river gorge is located in Picos de Europa National Park in Asturias. A level I canyon in the Cares River basin, it is a 25-minute transfer from the activity base in Arriondas (40 km Cangas de Onis - 49 km Arriondas) and the entrance to the gorge is accessed on foot.

Meet your mountain guide at the activity base in Arriondas for this canyoning excursion in Rubo river gorge. A half day excursion suited to young families and groups of friends alike, this natural trail spans the Cares Basin in Picos de Europa National Park. A 25-minute walk to reach the canyon, join your guide as you follow a woodland stream over small steps, little waterfalls and whitewater slides. An easy and accessible excursion for first-timers of all ages, start small with a forest walk and get more adventurous as you go – trying small jumps, some fun slides and lots of freshwater swimming!

Catered to children from 7 years old, this simple ravine resembles a wild aquapark, offering maximum fun with minimal fuss. Once you have completed this special section of Barranco del Rubo, you will return on foot to your transport, where you will be shuttled back to the activity base for a hot shower and light refreshments.

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Practical information

Course of events

Barranco del Rubó is considered a category I canyon with small slides and jumps. It is not necessary to use ropes and no previous experience is required. The full duration in the canyon is between 4 ½ and 5 hours.

Rappel: None
Jumps: 5m
Slides: 8m
Swim: 10m

Activity requirements

Activity suitable for people over 6 years of age when accompanied by a parent or guardian and a minimum size of 1m30.

All participants must know how to swim

Special terms

Please note - The activity is with a Spanish speaking guide.

Subject to weather restrictions

Meeting point:
Carretera de Arriondas – Cangas de Onis, N-625, Km 162, 33540 Arriondas, Asturias, Spain
Spoken languages:English, Spanish
Included
  • Guide
  • Return Transport
  • Harness/Helmet/ Wetsuit/Booties
Do not forget to bring
  • Spare Change of Clothes
  • Suitable footwear
  • Swimwear/Towel
  • GoPro/Camera

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