Cycling through Landscapes of Castille: 8 days/ 7 nights A cycling journey into unexplored Spain. A peaceful journey to discover the raw natural beauty of rural Spain, from the high plateau of Castile into the province of Guadalajara. Day 1 Individual arrival to Ayllón, Segovia, on the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains. A chance to relax and explore the medieval town center full of Noble mansions from the 15th-17th centuries, and its palace and elegant main square and town hall. Day 2: Bicycle handover and adjustment. Spectacular first route cycling amongst a vast oak woodland, discovering the red stone villages, to visit the medieval town of Riaza. 53km. Day 3: Today's cycle takes you through another landscape altogether. From the red earth of the northern foothills of the Guadarrama mountains, you will first climb up to the La Quesera mountain pass and enter the little known province of Guadalajara. Mountainous landscapes, wildlife and woodland will accompany you all the way as you discover this isolated area. 39km. Day 4: Today you will descend from the mountains into the more fertile valleys of Guadalajara. You will see striking changes in the geology along the way from the black slate of the mountains to the red clay, conglomerate and sandstone of the valleys. 36km. Day 5: Today you move further into the fertile plains of Guadalajara, towards the valley of the Henares River. The red earth, aromatic plants, open landscapes, olive groves and almond groves, small vegetable plots and table mountains characterise this section of the journey. 39km. Day 6: This is a very beautiful section of the journey. Most of today's cycling is off the main roads and along tracks instead. The highlight will by cycling along the course of the river Dulce and into the River Dulce Natural Park. You will cross several beautiful and peaceful villages on the banks of the river before you reach another highlight: the Historic town of Sigüenza. 43km. Day 7: A circular Route around Sigüenza, exploring this beautiful area on your last day. 38km. Day 8 Return home or extend your stay in Madrid. What´s included? 7 nights’ accommodation in charming small rural hotels with breakfast included. Luggage transfers between hotels. Detailed maps with your trail clearly marked.
Cycling through Landscapes of Castille: 8 days/ 7 nights A cycling journey into unexplored Spain. A peaceful journey to discover the raw natural beauty of rural Spain, from the high plateau of Castile into the province of Guadalajara. Day 1 Individual arrival to Ayllón, Segovia, on the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains. A chance to relax and explore the medieval town center full of Noble mansions from the 15th-17th centuries, and its palace and elegant main square and town hall. Day 2: Bicycle handover and adjustment. Spectacular first route cycling amongst a vast oak woodland, discovering the red stone villages, to visit the medieval town of Riaza. 53km. Day 3: Today's cycle takes you through another landscape altogether. From the red earth of the northern foothills of the Guadarrama mountains, you will first climb up to the La Quesera mountain pass and enter the little known province of Guadalajara. Mountainous landscapes, wildlife and woodland will accompany you all the way as you discover this isolated area. 39km. Day 4: Today you will descend from the mountains into the more fertile valleys of Guadalajara. You will see striking changes in the geology along the way from the black slate of the mountains to the red clay, conglomerate and sandstone of the valleys. 36km. Day 5: Today you move further into the fertile plains of Guadalajara, towards the valley of the Henares River. The red earth, aromatic plants, open landscapes, olive groves and almond groves, small vegetable plots and table mountains characterise this section of the journey. 39km. Day 6: This is a very beautiful section of the journey. Most of today's cycling is off the main roads and along tracks instead. The highlight will by cycling along the course of the river Dulce and into the River Dulce Natural Park. You will cross several beautiful and peaceful villages on the banks of the river before you reach another highlight: the Historic town of Sigüenza. 43km. Day 7: A circular Route around Sigüenza, exploring this beautiful area on your last day. 38km. Day 8 Return home or extend your stay in Madrid. What´s included? 7 nights’ accommodation in charming small rural hotels with breakfast included. Luggage transfers between hotels. Detailed maps with your trail clearly marked.
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