THE SIERRA DE GREDOS & LA VERA EXPERIENCE TYNDALL WC
Sierra de Gredos is a mountain range in the Central System and is situated in the provinces of Salamanca, Ávila, and Cáceres, with easy access from Madrid.
The two faces of the Sierra de Gredos, the South and the North, are very different, having very different terrains, ecosystems and climates and hence offering different landscapes.
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Sierra de Gredos is a mountain range in the Central System and is situated in the provinces of Salamanca, Ávila, and Cáceres, with easy access from Madrid.
The two faces of the Sierra de Gredos, the South and the North, are very different, having very different terrains, ecosystems and climates and hence offering different landscapes.
Día 1
Arrival in Madrid Airport. Transfer to Barco de Ávila. Check-in and briefing at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
LEVEL A. ASCENT TO MOREZON PEAK. CIRCULAR ROUTE. DISTANCE: 14,5 KM. GRADIENT: +750m
The walk starts at Plataforma de Gredos (1750m), and we take the path towards the Laguna Grande. We follow the ridge from Peña Rayo using the path Trocha Real, passing under the peak Cuento Alto, reaching Morezon Bajero (2269m). 1 Km more, we ascend to the Morezon Peak (2389m). The views are outstanding as far as Toledo. We descend from there just below Cerro de la Cagarruta, joining the Trocha Real route in the direction of Los Colgadizos until again we join the route la Laguna, which descends at la Plataforma. Dinner and accommodation.
LEVEL B. WALK TO BARRERA DE LAS POZAS. CIRCULAR ROUTE. DISTANCE: 11 KM. GRADIENT: +500m
We follow a similar route as level A until Barrera de las Pozas descending to Los Galgadizos using the Trocha Real path to La Plataforma, our start point. Dinner and accommodation.
LEVEL A. ASCENT TO CALVITERO PEAK & THE TRAMPAL LAGOONS. CIRCULAR ROUTE. 13 Km +850m/-850m
A spectacular route in the Sierra de Béjar, in which we will have the opportunity to ascend several of the main 2,000m peaks in the area, among which are the Calvitero and the highest peak of Salamanca, Canchal de la Ceja. This route starts at the second El Travieso platform (1,875m) in the Sierra de Bejar. We will begin with an ascent, reaching the summit of the Calvitero peak (2,225m), where we will be able to see a fantastic panoramic view of the Béjar region, its mountains and the Sierra de Francia in the background. Once we have reached the summit, we will begin the descent towards the Trampal lagoons (2,110m), three small glacier lagoons in a stunning landscape. Next, we will begin an ascent that will take us to the valley of Hoya Moros (2,060m), where we will be able to observe the majesty of Los Dos Hermanitos and then take a path along the side of the mountain to the end point of our route, the Travieso platform. Dinner and accommodation.
LEVEL B. ASCENT TO CALVITERO PEAK & LA CEJA PEAK. CIRCULAR ROUTE. 12 Km +650m/-650m
We follow the same path as group A until we reach the point of descent to the Trampal lagoons. From here, we continue towards the Canchal de la Ceja, which we climb until we reach the peak, which is 2428 m. It is the roof of Salamanca. From its very wide summit, the views are spectacular, being able to contemplate the lagoons of the Trampal, the rope of the Asperones (Turmal and Talamanca), Los Hermanitos, and the Torreón. We descend from the peak to the climber’s path, used by mountaineers to access the Hoya Moros circus, and after passing through the Hornillo valley, we will arrive again at the Travieso Platform, where we finish this route. Dinner and accommodation.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TOUR IN SALAMANCA. Salamanca is a must on this trip. Three thousand years is a long time to amass all kinds of events, large and small, happy and dramatic, glorious or difficult. The Celtic tribes, the Romans; the re-founding of the city by Alfonso VI, following the sacking of Toledo by the Moors, was carried out by Raimundo de Borgoña; the wars between the factions, the nobility for power in the 14th and 15th centuries, the War of the Commons, the splendour of the XVI century when Salamanca was the epicentre of learning and worldly knowledge, the crisis of the Baroque period, the Peninsular War and the isolation of the 19th and a good part of the 20th centuries, have moulded both the physical and the spiritual aspects of the city’s structure, identity and culture. They were major milestones, to which we must add two more contemporary ones: when UNESCO designated it a World Heritage City in 1988 and being European Culture Capital in 2002. Free dinner and accommodation.
LEVEL A & B. HIKE TO LA GARGANTA DE LOS INFIERNOS (THE HELLS GORGE). CIRCULAR ROUTE. 16Km +550m/-550m
Today, we move to the south face of the Sierra de Gredos until Jarandilla de la Vera. On the way, both groups will do the stunning path to La Garganta de los Infiernos. Located in the Valle del Jerte, the environment of the Garganta de Los Infierno is amazing, with numerous waterfalls and innumerable streams that form a network of tributaries over the main gorge, which finally flows its waters to the river Jerte.
What makes this gorge special is the huge number of pools that are found consecutively over several kilometres.
The route is circular and runs through the interior of the natural reserve allowing you to contemplate landscapes and corners very representative of the flora and fauna of the Garganta de Los Infiernos. Arrival in the afternoon to Jarandilla de la Vera. Dinner and accommodation in Jarandilla de la Vera.
LEVEL A . HIKE TO LOS GALAYOS. LINEAL ROUTE. DISTANCE: 12 KM GRADIENT: +1.250m/-1.250m
We drive to Guisando, a village located in the South Face. It is the entry gate to Los Galayos. We can visit the Interpretation Centre of Sierra De Gredos before doing the route. We begin at Nogal del Barranco (1200m), and we follow the PR AV-43 along the Vertiente de Los Galayos, climbing gradually until we reach a point to cross to the zigzag Las Zetas at Canal de La Mira. The final climb takes us across a rocky gradient to the Refugio Victory (1970m). Here, we are within touching distance of Los Galayos. There is an opportunity for those seeking an extra challenge to continue to climb to the crest, which is quite challenging, and even continue to the peak of La Mira (2343m). We return by the same route. This is the iconic route of the South Face of Sierra de Gredos. Dinner and accommodation in Jarandilla de la Vera.
LEVEL B. HIKE TO LOS GALAYOS. LINEAL ROUTE. DISTANCE: 10 KM GRADIENT: +850m/-850m
We drive to Guisando, a village located in the South Face. It is the entry gate to Los Galayos. We can visit the Interpretation Centre of Sierra De Gredos before doing the route. We begin at Nogal del Barranco (1200m), and we follow the PR AV-43 along the Vertiente de Los Galayos, climbing gradually until we reach a point to cross to the zigzag Las Zetas at Canal de La Mira. The final climb takes us across a rocky gradient to the Refugio Victory (1970m). Here, we are within touching distance of Los Galayos. We return by the same route. This is the iconic route of the South Face of Sierra de Gredos. Dinner and accommodation in Jarandilla de la Vera.
LEVEL A. HIKE TO TRABUQUETE, MESAS ALTAS & REFUGIO DE LAS NIEVES. SEMICIRCULAR ROUTE. 16,5 KM +1.150m/-1.150m
We start 2 km north of Guijo de Santa Bárbara at the viewpoint of Chinarral. We ascend towards the Jaranda gorge until the “Trabuquete” small Lagoon, a popular place for locals to have a swim in the summertime. Now, we cross the Jaranda River and continue through the “Campanario Gorge” until “Portillo del Cogorzal” with stunning views. We follow the mountain ridge from here until “Mesas Altas” Peak. We rest with these magnificent views and start our descent to Refugio Las Nieves, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we follow a grass path losing height through an oak wood and arriving at Guijo de Santa Barbara again. Dinner and accommodation.
LEVEL B. HIKE TO TRABUQUETE & REFUGIO DE LAS NIEVES. CIRCULAR ROUTE. 12 KM +650m/-650m
We start 2 km north of Guijo de Santa Bárbara at the viewpoint of Chinarral. We ascend towards the Jaranda gorge until the “Trabuquete” small Lagoon, a popular place for locals to have a swim in the summertime. Now, we cross the Jaranda River and continue through the “Campanario Gorge” until “Portillo del Cogorzal” with stunning views. From here, we gain height slowly until Refugio Las Nieves. We rest and have lunch with these magnificent views. After lunch, we follow a grass path losing height through an oak wood and arriving at Guijo de Santa Barbara again. Dinner and accommodation.
Transfer back to Madrid airport.
DEPOSIT
A deposit of €300 is required to reserve a place on tour. The Deposit should be paid immediately to ensure that the tour company Rumbo a Picos can confirm your reservation & to ensure that the minimum number required to run the tour has been reached.
FINAL PAYMENT
Final payment must be made not later than 30 days before the tour start date.
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