Picos de Europa · Empordà · Spain

Where the wild
calls you home.

Multi-day adventures through Spain's most dramatic landscapes — hiking, cycling, climbing, kayaking and snow expeditions. For those who seek something real.

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Picos de Europa
Northern Spain · Cantabria & Asturias

Picos de Europa

Jagged limestone massifs, deep gorges, ancient villages and Atlantic weather that keeps the peaks raw and wild. Hiking, climbing, snow touring and canyon adventures in one of Spain's most dramatic national parks.

Empordà
Northeast Catalonia · Costa Brava

Empordà

Wind-sculpted plains meeting the Mediterranean, cap Creus sea cliffs, hidden coves and the Pyrenean foothills. Sea kayaking, coastal cycling, climbing on volcanic rock and hiking through Cap de Creus Natural Park.

What we do

Adventures for every kind of wild

From snow-dusted ridges to turquoise sea caves — we guide multi-day expeditions across five disciplines, designed for people who want to go deep into the landscape.

Hiking
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Multi-day

Hiking

Traverse the Ruta del Cares gorge, wild camp on high plateaus and wake to views that earn the effort.

Cycling
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Road & Gravel

Cycling

Epic mountain passes, quiet Catalan back roads and coastal cliff paths — supported or self-guided.

Climbing
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Rock & Via Ferrata

Climbing

Limestone walls in the Picos, volcanic rock at Cap de Creus and via ferrata for all ability levels.

Kayaking
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Sea & River

Kayaking

Paddle into hidden sea caves along the Costa Brava and navigate wild rivers through limestone canyons.

Snow Tours
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Winter

Snow Tours

Snowshoe expeditions and winter ascents on the high peaks of the Picos — silent, vast, and unforgettable.

Signature tours

Curated multi-day expeditions

Picos Trek
Hiking
📅 7 days 👥 Max 8 📍 Picos de Europa

Picos Traverse

A full week crossing the three massifs — Central, Western and Eastern — via remote trails, stone refugios and the legendary Cares Gorge. Challenging and deeply rewarding.

Costa Brava Kayak
Kayaking
📅 5 days 👥 Max 6 📍 Empordà

Costa Brava by Sea

Paddle the wild coastline of Cap de Creus from cove to cove, camp on secluded beaches and explore sea caves that no road can reach. No experience required.

Snow Tour
Winter
📅 4 days 👥 Max 6 📍 Picos de Europa

Winter Peaks Expedition

Snowshoe through silent winter forests and climb towards high cols dusted in snow. A stripped-back experience that brings you back to the essentials.

Climbing
Climbing
📅 6 days 👥 Max 5 📍 Both regions

Rock & Via Ferrata Week

Beginner to intermediate climbing across two of Spain's best regions — Picos limestone in the morning, Empordà volcanic crags in the afternoon. Guided, fully equipped.

Cycling
Cycling
📅 6 days 👥 Max 8 📍 Empordà

Empordà Gravel Tour

Wind through vineyards, medieval villages and cliff-top paths on curated gravel routes across the Catalan landscape. Supported with luggage transfers and top accommodation.

Custom
Custom
📅 Flexible 👥 Private 📍 Your choice

Bespoke Expedition

Design your own adventure — combine activities, regions, and dates. Private groups, corporate teams or solo travellers. We build it around you.

Add-on programme

Healing through wilderness

Nature has always been the oldest healer. Our emotional healing programmes can be added to any multi-day tour — or taken as a standalone retreat. Rooted in the science of nature-based therapy and shaped by years of guiding people through transformative landscapes.

These are not wellness holidays. They are purposeful encounters with yourself, held within the safety of wild terrain and experienced facilitators.

  • Somatic movement and body-awareness practices
  • Guided silence walks and solo time in nature
  • Breathwork and mindfulness in open landscapes
  • Evening group sharing circles
  • One-to-one sessions with a certified therapist
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The Grief & Renewal Retreat

5 days in the Picos de Europa. Gentle hiking, forest bathing and facilitated group work for those navigating loss, transition or burnout.

Wild Reconnect

A 3-day programme — available as an add-on to any tour — combining solo nature time, breath practices and evening reflection work.

Leadership & Clarity

For executives and leaders seeking perspective. A 4-day expedition combining physical challenge with deep strategic and personal reflection.

Bespoke Healing Journey

Designed around your specific needs. Individual or small group. We work with certified nature-based therapists to build the right container.

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Small groups only

Maximum 8 people per tour. We don't run conveyor-belt adventures. You get real attention, real flexibility and a real experience.

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Deep local knowledge

We live and guide in these regions year-round. We know the routes no guidebook covers and the places only locals reach.

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Leave no trace

Every tour operates under strict environmental principles. We partner with local conservation projects and offset all emissions.

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Fully certified guides

All guides hold relevant national and international certifications — mountain, climbing, kayak and wilderness first aid.

Get in touch

Ready to go?

Tell us when you want to travel, which activities interest you and how many people are joining. We'll get back to you within 24 hours with options and availability.

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hola@tierraviva.es
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+34 600 000 000
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Picos de Europa & Empordà, Spain

Season: Hiking, cycling & kayaking: April–October · Snow tours: December–March · Healing retreats: year-round