Peak Pursuits offer this unique residential aimed at groups of young people aged 13-18.

Your group will fly to Asturias in Northern Spain before transferring to the Trubia Valley. Over the next five days you will go cycling, rockclimbing, teambuilding, walking, canoeing and sample the local cuisine and enjoy traditional music sessions. One of the mountain sides within the Trubia Valley has become a sanctuary for bears and they can be viewed during feeding time. Shopping and sight seeing are also available in the historic town of Oviedo. The capital of the region dates back to 765 AD and has a population of approximately 205,000.

Almost a third of Asturias has been made an area of Protected Natural Space. It sits on the north west of Spain with the Bay of Biscay to the north and the majestic Picos de Europa to the south. Mountain goats, buzzards and vultures are just some of the creatures you will witness during your visit. It is a principality of rich natural and cultural heritage.

Historically, Asturias was the only part of Spain not to be conquered by the Moors due to its rugged terrain. This region invites a very different experience to the one associated with the south of the country.

As you would expect from a mountainous region next to the Atlantic, the weather can be changeable but the climate is generally mild with warm summers and rainy winters.

ASTURIAS RESIDENTIAL ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Fly into Asturias at approximately 4pm then 20 minute transfer to the Trubia Valley. You will be welcomed at your accommodation and the rules, boundaries and plans for the week will be established. Dinner will be a typical Asturian meal followed by an evening of teambuilding activities.

DAY2 - Following breakfast you will spend the day cycling along Bear Valley, from Quiros to Proaza with lunch en route. On returning to the centre, free time will be available. After dinner the activity will be a traditional music session.

DAY 3 - You will spend the day canoeing on one of the regions beautiful lakes. Lunch will be spent at the lake. Free time is available on returning to the centre.

DAY 4 - After breakfast you will be transported to the rock climbing area for a days climbing. Lunch will be on site. On returning to the centre, free time is available, before an early evening trip to Oviedo for sightseeing and shopping. Dinner will be in a typical Asturian restaurant.

DAY 5 - After you have eaten breakfast and packed, we will transport you from the centre to a local peak.Your final morning will be spent ascending the peak to take in spectacular views. We will then transfer you to the airport at Asturias for your return home.

For enquiries and bookings call 01782 722226 or click on the Peak Pursuits logo.