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Thinking of climbing in the Picos de Europa?
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This eBook is based on information gathered in 2008 and contains up to date facts and tips. Weblinks and prices have been updated for 2010. There are not many books on the market about climbing in the Picos de Europa. In fact, there is only one in English which was written in 1989, it has since been republished but not updated.
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The e-
· Best guide books to buy
· Best maps to buy
· Climate
· Grading system
· Best places to base yourself
· Concise summary of routes/crags in each area
· Specific details for each crag
· A map covering the major climbing areas
· Online links to useful websites about the Picos
· Links to other reviews about the Picos
· Up to date telephone numbers for the Refugios
The Picos de Europa National park is located in the North of Spain just inland from the Bay of Biscay. It spans three regions of Spain, Asturias, Cantabria and Castilla y León. The climate is very different from the rest of Spain; it is a lot cooler, so it is possible to climb in the Picos de Europa during the summer as well as later in the year.
Have a look at the sample pages of the book. It is a 27 page e-
However, since photos are often what inspire, check out the photo gallery on this
website. There is a selection of some of the spectacular places covered by e-

Climbing in the Picos de Europa