We offer you 5 to 6 different
one-day excursions. The routes have been chosen for experienced
bikers who like a challenge for long up hills, off-road, dirt paths
and longer distances with breathtaking descents. They are combined
with superb landscapes, a wealth of historic sites and towns. Finally
you will enjoy the intensive life of Madrid.
At the foot of the sierra de Guadarrama there is a small village with a very stingy name: Blackberry bush ( Zarzalejo ). It lays on the slopes of two small mountains, with the unique name of The He-Women (Las Machotas) at only three quarters of and hour from Madrid. The difficulty to pronounce its name, does not match with the beauty of its surroundings and with the peace and quiet one experiments there. The village is composed of: the upper and lower Zarzalejo, its upper part dates back to the XV century.
The legend tells us Phillip II came to this village when he was looking for a site where he could construct his monastery, deciding later for the other side of the mountain. Nevertheless, Zarzalejo and its quarries supplied amply the need of first quality granite stone for the monastery.
One can admire its small chapel, unpretentious and homely, built as most all the houses in granite stone; a small part of the well known aqueduct of Segovia making us realize its magnitude; and in the lower part of the village, not to be missed is part of the roman road that lead from Mérida to Segovia with its huge rounded stones still lined up sunk in the ground. Come biking with us and grasp a moment of these past times.
You will know some of the more spectacular landscapes, the best monuments and some of the more typical villages of Spain.
WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE TRIP:
Price per person
EURO 925.- in 3-star Country Inns in double occupancy.
Single supplement Euro 115.-
Other
options
EURO 1.065 in 3 & 4-star hotels. Single supplement Euro
165.-
Departure dates
Starting on Mondays in March, April, May, June, September
and October with a minimum of six participants.
Difficulty level
Difficult, C (advanced) 6 routes 50-75km / 30-47miles. Off- road tracks,
dirt trails with many up hills crossing twice the Guadarrama
mountain range.
Total altitude gain: 3252mts. / 10830 feet
Days /nights
7 days / 6 nights.
Included in the price
6 nights accommodation, all breakfasts, 2 dinners and 6
menu lunches, personalized service by experienced bilingual
guides, vehicle support & luggage transport, 27-gear mtb bike
rental, daily refreshments, detailed information and welcome
gifts.
Supplements/ Options
For extra nights and further information before or after your trip, please consult.
