Across the Ayllón mountains and black villages

When: 
Where: 
Specific place: 
Segovia, Guadalajara and Madrid: Riaza - Majaelrayo - Buitrago de Lozoya
Length: 
Level: 
IBP Index: 
91
Type: 
Group min/máx: 
4-8 people
The Ocejón peak

The Ocejón peak

This is a linear route, for a weekend with an additional day for transportation, that starts in Riaza, climbs up to the Ayllón mountain range across the Quesera pass, and then descends by asphalted forest trails to Majaelrayo, at the foot of the Ocejón peak, the roof of Guadalajara.

On next day it goes up by the Jarama river headwaters to the Alto del Porrejón, and goes down to Buitrago de Lozoya passing through some little villages of the Northern mountains of Madrid.

This route runs through the Ayllón mountains, a site classified as SCI (Site of Community Importance) and SPA (Special Protection Area) in the Natura 2000 network.

Scheduled itinerary: 

Day 1.- Transportation to Riaza. Ride from Riaza to Majaelrayo (41 km). Ascent to La Quesera pass through the Ayllón mountain range. Visit to the Pedrosa beech forest. Lodging.
Day 2.- Ride from Majaelrayo to Buitrago de Lozoya (62 km). Visit to the Herbalist School El Rincón Silvestre in Prádena, and the city walls of Buitrago. Transportation back home.

 

 
The northern plateau from the Ayllón mountains The northern plateau from the Ayllón mountains
Black arquitecture Black arquitecture
Pedrosa beech forest Pedrosa beech forest
Reservations:

For reservation you should either call previously by phone to Josetxu (+34 644299532) or send us an email to info@bicicletos.org, to verify that there are still free places. We will send you a booking form and instructions for payment at that time.

Prices

Last update: 
25/01/2023

(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)

Guided route: 
315,00 €
(Minimum group: 4 people)
Self-guided route: 
22,00 €
Customized route: 
180,00 €

Different route types are explained in General conditions.

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