Walking, 5 day short break, Segovia
Gentle walks along historic drove roads and country lanes.
Experience a relaxing walking trail following in the footsteps of shepherds, sampling a great selection of exquisite small rural hotels.
All this, along the northern slopes of the Guadarrama Nature Reserve, an area renowned for its wildlife and stunning scenery. Look out for elusive wild bore and deer grazing in the forest!
We move your luggage between hotels so you can travel light.
- Price : 442€ per person
- Grade : Leisure
- Recommended time of year : April - end of October
What´s included?
- 4 nights accommodation in charming small rural hotels.
- 4 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches and 3 dinners.
- Luggage transfers between hotels.
- Detailed maps with your trail clearly marked .
- Itinerary description, full of recommendations for things to do and places to visit, advice and suggestions and information about your accommodation, etc.
- Emergency support.
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Options:
- Local transfers.
- Extra night/s in Pedraza, Segovia or Madrid.
Itinerary description
- Day 1 Arrival at the quaint mountain village of Navafría on the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains (dinner included).
Accommodation: Posada Mingaseda, Navafría. (www.posadamingaseda.com)
Day 2 Walk along the Cañada Real Segoviana (ancient drove road) towards the small village of Requijada (breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner included).
15 km walk
Accommodation: Posada de las Vegas, Requijada. (www.posadalasvegas.com)
Day 3 Stunning walk along old country lanes from Requijada to the beautiful medieval town of Pedraza (breakfast, and picnic lunch included).
13 Km walk
Accommodation: Hosteria del Arco, Pedraza. (www.hosteriadelarco.com)
Day 4 One last walk along quiet drove roads and tracks from Pedraza to the mountain village of Gallegos (breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner included).
10 Km walk
Accommodation: Centro de Turismo Rural La Data, Gallegos. (www.ladata.es)- Day 5 Return (breakfast included).
- Optional extra nights in Pedraza, Segovia or Madrid can be booked for you.
The Hotels:
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Posada Real Mingaseda, Navafría : A mountain village house, renovated in rustic style. 14 magnificent bedrooms decorated with love. Restaurant, gardens, comfortable living rooms. A friendly Spanish family from the village run this hotel very well indeed..
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Posada de las Vegas, Requijada : Traditional building in an isolated village of extraordinary beauty. Only six double rooms with all the creature comforts and decorated to a high standard with a lot of attention to detail. Own restaurant. English not spoken but very friendly owners very willing to understand.
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- Hostería del Arco, Pedraza: Located in the beautifully preserved medieval town of Pedraza, this rural hotel combines comfort with old Castilian rustic style. Ten very comfortable rooms and dining room, beautiful inner courtyard and bar. English not spoken, but friendly staff very willing to understand.
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La Data, Gallegos : Small rural hotel full of character. Eleven comfortable bedrooms imaginatively decorated. Common areas include dining room, living room, terrace and gardens. Excellent host who speaks English.
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How to get there:
- Which airport should I fly to? Madrid international airport.
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How do I get to the Starting Point? Catch an AVE (High Speed Train) from Madrid to Segovia (9€, takes 25mins). From here book our local taxi transfer to Navafría (35€, takes 35 minutes)
How do I get back to Madrid? Book our local transfer From Gallegos to Segovia (35€, takes 35mins) and catch an AVE (High Speed Train) back into Madrid (9€, takes 25mins).
