This is a two-day, circular route that runs through the 'water villages' of Madrid western mountains, between the Alberche and Tiétar rivers.
Forested area, with oak, chestnut, pine, juniper, but also home to vineyards and olive groves, often mixed. Starting from San Martín de Valdeiglesias we climb up the mountain range, and passing through Caldalso de los Vidrios we reach the border of three provinces in the vicinity of Cenicientos. We pedal back to San Martín de Valdeiglesias by another route through Rozas de Puerto Real.
This route runs through Holm oak forests of the Alberche and Cofio rivers, areas protected as SCI (Site of Community Importance) and as well as SPA (Special Protection Area), in the Natura 2000 network.
Day 1.- Transportation to San Martín de Valdeiglesias. Ride from San Martín to Cenicientos (22 km), by the Holm oak forests of the Alberche and Cofio rivers. Visit to the palace of Villena of Cadalso de los Vidrios. Lodging.
Day 2.- Ride from Cenicientos to San Martín de Valdeiglesias (25 km), by the Holm oak forests of the Alberche and Cofio rivers. Visit to the wine cellar of San Martín de Valdeiglesias. Transportation back home.
La sierra oeste de Madrid, by Juan Pablo Avisón.
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.)
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