About this tour
A 10-hour guided walk through Spain's fourth-largest national park, just 40 minutes from Madrid. You'll traverse the Sierra de Guadarrama with a professional guide, visiting key mountain passes and spotting diverse wildlife including raptors and water birds. The park's dramatic peaks, alpine meadows, and granite formations reveal how Spain's landscape shifts from Madrid's plateau to genuine mountain terrain.
Highlights
- La Pedriza's granite boulder landscape and viewpoints
- Puerto de Navacerrada mountain pass at 1,858 metres
- Golden eagles and other raptors overhead
- Alpine flora and endemic plant species
- Puerto de Cotos and Puerto de la Morcuera passes
- Small group ensures personalised attention
- Professional guide shares geology and ecology insights
What to expect
Expect steady walking over undulating terrain with elevation gains across several mountain passes. Your guide will point out geological formations, identify birds of prey circling overhead, and explain how altitude shapes the vegetation. You'll move between open alpine meadows and rocky ridges, with views expanding across the Sierra. The pace is moderate but sustained—this isn't a casual stroll. Bring layers, as mountain weather changes quickly even in summer.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required; steep sections present. Wear proper walking boots and pack water—none provided. Morning start recommended for best light and wildlife activity. Not suitable for pregnant travellers, those with spinal issues, or serious cardiovascular conditions. Infant seats available if needed.
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