This is an easy route, for beginners, for a weekend ride with the family. The Route of the Towers and Fortresses of the Rituerto Valley, in Soria, immerses us in the border lands that Muslims and Christians disputed for more than seven centuries.
At the beginning of the 10th century, a 'no man's land', the Duero line, would act as a semi-unpopulated border, and would be the scene of frequent incursions by both sides. Then small defensive fortresses emerge integrated in the population centers: the towers; with surveillance, defensive and refuge functions, alerting the rest of the garrisons with which they had visual contact.
This route runs through the Quejigares and holm oaks of Sierra del Madero, spaces cataloged as SCI (Site of Community Importance) within the Natura 2000 network.
Day 1.- Transport to Aldealpozo. Ride from Aldealpozo to Noviercas (30 km). Visits to the towers of Aldealpozo, La Pica, Jaray, Hinojosa del Campo and Noviercas. Lodging.
Day 2.- Ride from Noviercas to Aldealpozo (27 km), by the Quejigares and holm oaks of Sierra del Madero. Visits to the towers of Masegoso and Castellanos del Campo. Transport back home.
Ruta de los Torreones, prepared by a group of young people from Noviercas.
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
(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)
Different route types are explained in General conditions.