Trekking in La Pedriza, Sierra de Guadarrama

We invite to to join our team of experienced guides and explore the hidden gem of La Pedriza, a granite massif in the renowned Sierra de Guadarrama, a natural paradise just 40 kilometers from Madrid. Trek the rarely seen Pedriza Escondida route, unveiling a landscape filled with intriguing formations like the Elefantito, Muralla China, Yelmo, and Lagunilla.

Private

1 Day

All year

Intermediate

Highlights

* Discover the beauty of the Sierra de Guadarrama range

* Journey to La Pedriza, a unique granite massif

* Encounter unforgettable sights such as the Muralla China, Yelmo, and Lagunilla

Description

Step into the wilderness and explore the rugged wilderness of La Pedriza in Sierra de Guadarrama on this trekking expedition!

On this trip we'll have the opportunity to explore the Sierra de Guadarrama, just 40 kilometers from Madrid, which divides the Castilian plateau in two as it majestically rises. This ancient, weathered mountain range features smooth, towering peaks exceeding 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) in height.

Here, we'll journey to La Pedriza, a unique granite massif on the southern slopes of the Cuerda Larga. As a true climber's paradise, it features a variety of spires, needles, cliffs, channels, and subterranean passages—a veritable mountaineering school that we know and appreciate for its uniqueness.

La Pedriza is a labyrinth of granite crags, each with its own unique name. We call this route the Pedriza Escondida (Hidden Pedriza) since it's rarely seen. Beyond the Elefantito, the path winds through a maze of rock formations, as beautiful as they are otherworldly. The Muralla China, Yelmo, and Lagunilla are just a few of the unforgettable sights you will encounter on this journey.

Enhance your Madrid getaway by exploring the captivating Sierra de Guadarrama mountains on day trips. We'll take care of transportation to and from your hotel, so you can focus on enjoying the stunning scenery and outdoor adventures.

Contact me today and let's start planning your next trekking adventure in the most breathtaking landscapes of Madrid!

Equipment you will need to bring

Depending on the season, you'll need the following gear: **Winter**: Hiking boots, thermal pants and top, fleece jacket, down jacket, windproof jacket, raincoat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a 20-liter backpack. **Summer**: Hiking boots or shoes, fleece jacket, waterproof jacket, water, and sunglasses.

About the guide

The Mighty South

Tour Operator

The Mighty South is a project born with the goal to show the spanish mountains and its natural spaces under the same gaze than the local mountaineers or nature lovers.

Our team is made up by a highly, passionate and certified professional staff, arriving from all the sectors linked to tourism and the mountains for years. We have a solid structure to provide from the programming to the final result.

Our activities are very thoughtfully. The proposals, daring and original and, of course, we never forget about respect and care for our natural spaces and the people around us.

We work in small groups, 2-12 people, depending on the type of activity (climbing, trekking, snowshoeing, ferratas...), mainteining an adequate ratio in order to manage the security and comfort, keeping the balance between impact and commercial activity.

Come with us to enjoy from a rocky top in Gredos, a 3000 metres peak in Pyrenees, a trekking in Picos de Europa, a trail in the laberynthine Pedriza or to the secrets deserts in the south of Spain.

We have a large treasure chest, replete of hidden gems. You can choose what you want.

Languages

Spanish | English | French

Certificates

AEGM | UIMLA

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