Routes
Geological Routes in Asturias, Cantabria, and Picos de Europa
Guided geological routes to interpret the landscape with GEOLAG
On GEOLAG‘s GEOroutes, we accompany you to interpret these landscapes in a close, rigorous, and enjoyable way. You don’t need prior geological knowledge: each route is adapted to the group, the physical level, the age of the participants, and the type of experience you are looking for.
We organize routes for families, educational centers, associations, cultural groups, companies, and curious individuals who want to experience the territory in a different way.
What is a GEOroute?
It is a way of doing geological tourism without prior knowledge, with explanations adapted to the group and the environment.
A GEOroute is a guided outdoor experience where geology becomes a simple and fascinating way to interpret the landscape.
During the route, you will discover why a beach has its particular shape, how cliffs originated, what rocks tell us about ancient seas, glaciers, or dinosaurs, and how nature and human activity have transformed the territory over time.
Routes can be adapted for:
- Families with children.
- Educational centers.
- Cultural groups.
- Associations.
- Companies.
- Visitors who wish to experience Asturias or Cantabria in a different way.
- People interested in nature, mountains, photography, or scientific dissemination.
Choose the type of route you want to do
Easy family route
For those who want to enjoy a calm, interpretive, and accessible outing, with clear explanations and frequent stops.
These are guided routes designed for families, groups, educational centers, associations, companies, and curious individuals, adapted to the physical level, age, and interests of each group. No geology knowledge is needed: just a desire to see the landscape with new eyes.
Ideal for: families, children, relaxed groups, first geological experience.
Estimated duration: 2-3 hours.
Difficulty: low.
Coastal route
Cliffs, beaches, blowholes, fossils, natural arches, sea caves, and landscapes shaped by the sea.
Coastal routes for cultural groups, visitors, coast and photography enthusiasts who wish to have a leisurely experience.
Ideal for: visitors, cultural groups, coast and photography enthusiasts.
Estimated duration: half day or full day.
Difficulty: adaptable depending on itinerary.
Mountain and glacial landscape route
Lakes, glacial valleys, moraines, karst, mountain pastures, and some of the most emblematic landscapes of the Picos de Europa and the Cantabrian Mountains.
Inland routes for hikers or mountain groups, people interested in nature and mountains.
Ideal for: hikers, nature groups, educational centers, and people interested in mountain landscapes.
Estimated duration: half day or full day.
Difficulty: adaptable.
Educational or custom route
Designed for schools, universities, associations, companies, or groups looking for a specific activity.
If you are a teacher and want to organize a field trip with your students, we design educational routes adapted to the group’s level, curriculum content, and activity objectives.
Ideal for: schools, high schools, training, cultural activities, study trips, or private groups. Estimated duration: according to program. Difficulty: personalized.
Routes
Featured GEOLAG Routes
Eastern Coast of Asturias
Llanes, Ribadesella, and Ribadedeva
A route to discover some of the most spectacular coastal landscapes of eastern Asturias: cliffs, beaches, blowholes, marine wells, caves, natural arches, and formations created by the combined action of the sea, rain, and limestone rocks.
What we will see: blowholes, beaches, cliffs, karstic forms, caves, and marine erosion.
Recommended for: families, cultural groups, visitors, and coast lovers.
Difficulty: low or medium, depending on the itinerary.
Duration: adaptable.
Jurassic Coast
Gijón, Villaviciosa, Colunga, Caravia, and Ribadesella
One of the most special routes to discover the footprint of dinosaurs in Asturias. We explore beaches and cliffs where ichnites, marine fossils, and remains are preserved, allowing us to travel back to the Jurassic, when this territory was very different from today.
What we will see: dinosaur footprints, marine fossils, Jurassic cliffs, and coastal landscapes.
Recommended for: families, educational centers, curious groups, and fossil enthusiasts.
Difficulty: low or medium, depending on the stop and tide.
Important: some visits depend on low tide.
Cabo Peñas Coast
The northernmost tip of Asturias
A route to interpret one of the most powerful coastal landscapes of Asturias. In the surroundings of Cabo Peñas, open views of the Cantabrian Sea, cliffs, beaches, and a great diversity of rocks combine, allowing you to explore more than 500 million years of geological history without a heavy lecture.
What we will see: cliffs, very old rocks, coastal landscape, marine erosion, and natural viewpoints.
Recommended for: cultural groups, visitors, landscape photography, and geological outreach.
Difficulty: low or medium, depending on the route.
Duration: adaptable.
Picos de Europa
Lakes, glaciers, karst, and mountains
A route to understand one of the most emblematic landscapes of northern Spain. In the Picos de Europa, we discover how water, ice, and limestone rock have created lakes, glacial valleys, gorges, caves, jous, and rugged mountains.
What we will see: lakes, moraines, glacial valleys, karst, gorges, and mountain landscapes.
Recommended for: families, hikers, educational groups, and mountain lovers.
Difficulty: from low to high, depending on the itinerary.
Duration: half day, full day, or multi-day treks.
Somiedo Natural Park
Lakes, 'brañas' (mountain pastures), and mountain landscape
A route through one of the most valuable natural areas of Asturias, where geology, lakes, ridges, forests, and traditional mountain life combine in a landscape of immense richness.
What we will see: lakes, valleys, forests, ‘brañas’, ridges, and humanized mountain landscapes.
Recommended for: nature groups, hikers, associations, and quiet visitors.
Difficulty: adaptable.
Duration: half day or full day.
Western Coast of Asturias
The wildest and least known coast
A route through western Asturias to discover capes, cliffs, coastal paths, pebble beaches, and less crowded landscapes. An ideal proposal for those seeking a quieter, more authentic experience away from typical tourist routes.
What we will see: capes, cliffs, pebble beaches, coastal paths, and coastal landscapes.
Recommended for: nature lovers, photography, small groups, and visitors looking for something different.
Difficulty: adaptable.
Duration: half day or full day.
Ponga Natural Park
Forests, gorges, and pure autumn
A route to delve into one of the deepest and greenest landscapes of Asturias. Ponga Natural Park stands out for its beech forests, gorges, villages, and rugged terrain, with special appeal in autumn.
What we will see: beech forests, gorges, villages, forests, and mountain landscapes.
Recommended for: autumn, nature, small groups, hiking, and photography.
Difficulty: adaptable.
Duration: half day or full day.
Costa Quebrada of Cantabria
One of the most photogenic coastal landscapes of the Cantabrian Sea
A route to discover the power of the sea and erosion in one of the most spectacular stretches of the Cantabrian coast. Sea stacks, tombolos, abrasion platforms, sinkholes, collapses, beaches, and cliffs turn this area into a true open-air geology class.
What we will see: cliffs, sea stacks, beaches, abrasion platforms, karstic forms, and marine erosion.
Recommended for: photography, cultural groups, visitors, and coast lovers.
Difficulty: low or medium.
Duration: adaptable.
Routes
Who are these routes for?
Choose the type of route you want to do
GEOrutes are adapted to the profile of each group. An outing with children is not the same as an activity for a high school, a cultural excursion, or a route for experienced hikers.
We can prepare routes for:
Families and groups with children
Simple, participatory, and visual routes, with adapted explanations.
Educational centers
Activities designed to complement content in geology, biology, geography, natural sciences, or environmental education.
Associations and cultural groups
Outreach activities to discover the landscape from a scientific and accessible perspective.
Companies and private groups
Different experiences for teams, visitors, or groups looking for an original activity in nature.
Hikers and mountain lovers
Itineraries adapted to the group’s physical level, from easy walks to more demanding routes.
Want to know more?
Request more information and we will guide you according to your interests and needs.
Routes
Organize your route
How to organize a route
with GEOLAG
Routes adapted to your group
Each route can be adjusted according to the age, interests, available time, time of year, and physical level of the participants.
Before the activity, aspects such as the following are considered:
- Number of people.
- Age and group profile.
- Starting point or area of interest.
- Desired duration.
- Difficulty level.
- Main interest: coast, fossils, dinosaurs, mountains, glaciers, karst, landscape, environmental education, natural heritage.
- Accessibility needs.
- Time of year, weather, and tides.
Why take a route
with GEOLAG
A different way of looking at the landscape
With GEOLAG, a beach is no longer just a beach, a cliff becomes an open page in the history of the Earth, and a mountain begins to tell how ice, water, and time have shaped it.
The routes combine:
Rigorous scientific dissemination.
Clear and accessible language.
Experience in geology and fieldwork.
Adaptation to the group.
Respect for natural heritage.
Interpretation of the landscape on site.
Routes
Frequently asked questions about geological routes
GEOLAG A different way of looking at the landscape
What is a geological route?
A geological route is a guided activity to interpret the landscape through rocks, fossils, landforms, and natural processes that have shaped the territory.
Do you need to know geology to participate?
No. GEOLAG’s routes are designed to explain geology clearly, accessibly, and adapted to the level of each group.
Where does GEOLAG organize its geological routes?
GEOLAG organizes routes in Asturias, Cantabria, Picos de Europa, the Cantabrian Mountains, and other natural areas of northern Spain.
Are the routes suitable for families with children?
Yes. GEOLAG can design family routes with low difficulty, simple explanations, frequent stops, and content adapted to the age of the participants.
Can routes be organized for educational centers?
Yes. GEOLAG designs educational routes for schools, high schools, universities, and training groups, adapting the content to the didactic objectives of each activity.
Do the routes depend on the weather or tides?
Yes. Some coastal or mountain routes may depend on the weather, tides, terrain conditions, or safety conditions.
