Mountain refuge located in the Picos de Europa National Park, more specifically in the Massif Central, on the side of Cantabria, and at an altitude of 2325 meters above sea level. Although it is not strictly in Asturias, when expeditions and routes through the Picos de Europa are made, it does not matter what autonomous community you are in, and we find it interesting to offer information about shelters to organize our routes with little improvisation. Whether you are on the Asturian or Cantabrian side of the peaks, it is interesting to know that this refuge has a first-aid kit, a special stretcher for the evacuation of injured people, a radio station belonging to Civil Protection and a meteorological station from the National Parks Network.
Its strategic location in the foothills of Pico Tesorero and two hours from the upper station of the Fuente Dé cable car, it allows you to provide refuge and provisioning for eventual expeditions between the Collado Jermoso and Urriellu refuges. have the honor of being one of the highest refuges in the Iberian Peninsula.
The refuge is managed by the Cantabrian Federation of Mountain and Climbing Sports (FCDME) and is open from Easter to October. It has a capacity for 6 places in bunk beds - its size is 9 m2 - and it is managed by a guard offering: breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as soft drinks and hot drinks.
Mariano and Cabaña Veronica
In the year 1983 the mountaineer Mariano Sánchez Madina becomes the guard of the refuge. He lived there all year round, selflessly maintaining it and carrying the necessary materials to him until he fell ill in 2007. After his death in 2008, a plaque was placed in tribute to all his work. On the plaque is this message that he used to leave when he was away: “1983-2007. I am carrying. I go with the talki listening. The Guardian CV Mariano».
Characteristics of Cabin Veronica
· Location: Central Massif (Cantabria) 2.325 m
· Phone: (+ 34) 663 516 456
· Capacity: 6 people
How to get to the Cabaña Verónica Refuge, the easiest route
The entrance to this hanging valley that presides over the tiny shelter of Cabaña Verónica can be made thanks to the Fuente Dé Cable Car that saves the 800 m of unevenness. Once here you can do some of the easiest routes in height of the Picos de Europa.
More refuges in Picos de Europa
In Picos de Europa we find a good number of refuges, which allows hiking routes of several days and then choose a refuge where to spend the night and continue the route. In this link you will find all the information of interest: telephone numbers, how to get there, opening dates, services they have, etc.
Refuge Picos de Europa
In the Picos de Europa National Park there are a good number of shelters, which …
Guided tours of Picos de Europa
We propose you here four excursions guided by professionals to discover all the corners of the Picos de Europa National Park in four different ways.
Trekking Picos de Europa 5 days
Tour the 3 massifs, sleeping in small hotels and in the mythical refuge of Collado Jermoso and enjoying the rich gastronomy of the area….
Vindio Picos de Europa ring with summits
Accommodation and half board in the shelters of Vega de Ario, Vegarredonda, Vegabaño and the Diablo de la Peña Lodge, and ascent to peaks…
Great return to the Picos de Europa
A comprehensive tour with accommodation included through the Picos de Europa. Five days to get to know in depth the spectacular landscapes of this national park….
Trekking Picos de Europa 5 days
Tour the 3 massifs, sleeping in small hotels and in the mythical refuge of Collado Jermoso and enjoying the rich gastronomy of the area….
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
