Routes

Trail magazine, June 2004, said of the Sierra de Gredos: "This region to the north-west of Madrid is shockingly overlooked by British walkers. And that's a shame, because it's crammed to the rafters with wildlife and offers some stunning and extremely accessible mountain terrain."

The routes we offer have been chosen for those who enjoy walking at a leisurely pace while discovering the beauty and distinctive features of new environments.

The level of difficulty will vary depending of the week of choice. The easy weeks involve routes between 5-9Km on easy terrain and the moderate weeks are a bit more challenging, with walks up to 12Km and some hill scrambling. The birdwatching week would qualify as easy and the Sierra de Francia Tour as moderate

Most days, lunch will be a picnic to be enjoyed sometime along our journey.

On arrival we will have a briefing explaining the possibilities and we will adapt to people's needs and wishes.

The weather is also an important factor, since depending on the light of the day or cloudbase level one route may be more suitable than other.

Example Weeks

Easy Week - Suggested Walks

El balcon de Gredos

4 hours varied walk. With astonishing views of the Gredos massif.

Molinos del Corneja

3 hours on flat dirt tracks. Lots of mills and ancient artefacts.

Pinar de Navarredonda

2 hour circuit walk through pine woods around the Gredos Parador (King's old hunting lodge).

Lagunilla

10Km downhill walk from the heights of Castilla to the Extremadura plains.

El Chorrero del Lanchón

3 hours out and return. Gently uphill walking following one of the Gredos gorges.

Villafranca gorge

3 hours walk along easy tracks through woodlands and villages and along the riverbank.

Moderate Week - Suggested Walks

Puente de Roncesvalles

5 hours walk along the main Gredos gorge.

Villafranca Mountains and Gorge

4 hours on flat terrain across pastures, deciduous forests and some old villages.

Laguna del Duque

3 hours and 380m climb to reach a glacier lagoon. Stunning and wild landscape.

Garganta de los Caballeros

5 hours scenic walk in the Navalguijo valley.

Ribera del Corneja

4 hours of “dehesas”, water mills, hidden rivers and other surprises.

Ruta del puerto del Peón

4½ hours following the shepherds route to the southern slopes of Gredos.