Guided Snowshoeing in Liébana and the Picos

Which routes it runs

When snow covers the high passes, Liébana Aventura, a mountain-guide company based in Potes, goes out with small groups to walk in snowshoes. Its website lists four itineraries: the Lloroza lakes circuit, above Fuente Dé; the Fuente Escondida circuit to the Hoyo sin Tierra; and two outings from the San Glorio pass, one towards the Llesba pass and the Peña Gustal summit, at 1,947 metres, and another, more demanding, to the summit of Coriscao, at 2,234 metres. It adds that there are more routes and that the guide may change the day's route because of the weather or other reasons. In snowshoes, what rules is the state of the snow and the avalanche risk, not the plan you brought from home.

What is included and who guides

The outing comes all-inclusive: qualified guide, the activity's technical equipment, which is the snowshoes and poles, and civil liability and accident insurance. Each booking is private for the group that makes it, so you do not share the day with strangers and the pace is set by your group. The guide the company presents is Pablo Alonso, a level-2 sports technician, UIMLA guide and member of the Spanish Association of Mountain Guides with number 1107.

The website does not publish prices, the duration of each route, ascent or minimum age. Ask for them when you book on 657 111 194, also by WhatsApp, or at [email protected], and say honestly what the group is like: a circuit round the lakes is not the same as climbing a summit of over two thousand metres.

When and what to bring

The season is winter and depends on there being enough snow; there are no fixed dates, so the booking is closed by looking at the week's forecast. As the company does not publish a personal equipment list, count on the basics of winter mountaineering: waterproof mountain boots, layered clothing, gloves, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, because snow reflects a lot of light. Bring water and something to eat, and ask the guide if the chosen route needs anything else.

Before you go

If the day's route starts from the top of the Fuente Dé cable car, confirm first that it is running: Cantur announced that it would close on 16 November 2026 for improvements to the installation, for a few weeks, and the reopening will be announced on its website. The cable car also stops when there is strong wind. To go up to San Glorio in winter, bring chains in the car and set out with margin.

The natural base for sleeping and eating is Potes, a few kilometres from the departures. If you are travelling with teenagers, mention it when you book: the website sets no minimum age and the guide will tell you which route suits them best. If there is no snow, in summer the same company guides the Navedo canyon.