Climb the Naranjo de Bulnes with a certified AEGM mountain guide. Urriello peak (Naranjo de Bunes) is the most emblematic climbing mountain in Picos de Europa and nationwide. Carved on its walls you can find some of the best climbing stories in our country. Each and every face of Naranjo de Bulnes is a real challenge for those who dare to take it. The impressive west side, with the famouse route “Rabada-Navarro”, the north face , known also for being climbed to the peak on August 5, 1904 by Pedro Pidal and Gregorio Perez “The Cainejo” . The east side face with perfect limestone slabs, or the south face that has become the normal ascent route. All the faces are crossed by routes of incredible quality, available in all levels, to make this ascent unforgettable.
Climbing at Naranjo de Bulnes with a mountain guide
If you dont know how to get to the Urriellu hut, click here.
We will meet the evening before the climb in the Vega de Urriellu hut. The following day, we will climb and return to the refuge with enough time to return to the car in the afternoon.
If you plan to spend the night in the hut in summer, it is mandatory to make the reservation in advance as the occupancy rate is usually very high. The reservation is made only through the hut’s website. The guide expenses are paid by the client.
Climbing at Naranjo de Bulnes suggestions:
- Martinez Direct or classic south face
- Nani
- Cepeda
- Amistad con el diablo
- Somoano Martinez-
- Pidal-Cainejo
- Murcia
- … etc
Climbing at Naranjo de Bulnes prices with mountain guide:
| Route name | 1 pax | 2 pax |
|---|---|---|
| South face: Directa de los Martinez | 350€ | 400€ |
| East face: Cepeda | 350€ | 450€ |
| East face: Nani, Amistad con el diablo, Martinez Somoano | 400€ | 500€ |
| North face: Pidal-Cainejo | 400€ | 500€ |
| West face: Sagitario | 500€ | 600€ |
| West face: Murciana | 1000€ | – |
Awesome video of Urriellu and the Picos de Europa
Urriellu from Jesús Sánchez Melado on Vimeo.
Necessary equipment
- 30l Backpack
- Harness
- Helmet
- Climbing shoes
- Chalk bag
- 2 carabiners
- Belay/rappel device
- lanyard
- Clothing appropriate for activity
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- headlamp with fresh batteries
- Water and food
Included
- Professional AEGM mountain guide. (info)
- RC and accident insurance during the activity
- Collective material (ropes, friends, stoppers, quickdraws, first aid kit, radio, maps, topo, etc ...)
Not included
- Transportation to the place of activity and during it
- Accomodation
- Material and personal equipment
- Everything that is not detailed in the previous point.
