Touring the mountains is something that has been done since man was a man, first because it was his habitat and then because he wanted to return to the way of life of his ancestors, interacting with nature.
In the mountains you can find many possibilities to practice adventure sports and why not, to find yourself. hiking is an activity that will take you to explore natural landscapes in a relaxed way, listening to natural sounds and discovering species of fauna and flora that maybe you didn't know.
The Sierra de Gredos is one of the most suitable places in our geography to be able to carry out this practice, as there are all kinds of training and the itineraries you can opt for will adapt to your level of skill. experience without problem. It is also a place to visit with the whole family or with your friends on a Sunday.
Mountains and plains decorate the Gredos massif, allowing you to enjoy an incomparable geological and biological heritage. One of the excursions that has the most followers is to the Circo de Gredos and the Cinco Lagunas, located in the north of the region. You can also be surrounded by geographical features such as gorges, ravines, cliff moraines... and even peaks of 3,000 meters above sea level.
More than 100 kilometers in length make the mountain range extend from San Martín de Valdeiglesias to the Béjar region, therefore, the possibilities of a hiking excursion in this area are endless. The only thing you have to do is decide who your companions will be and find the right moment to let your imagination fly and delve into the most spectacular places in the center of the country.
The vegetation is extremely varied, as the steep slopes and orientation of the slopes make it possible. As for the animals you can find, you should keep in mind that there are more than two hundred species that live in these places: mountain goat, griffon vulture, otter or golden eagle are just a few.
Some recommendations that you should take into account when starting the hiking route are the following:
- Respect the flora and fauna of the area, as well as not deposit garbage outside the containers installed for this purpose.
- Camping or making bonfires only and exclusively in the places enabled for this.
- Outside of roads or paths adapted to this, it is not possible to circulate with vehicles.
- Always carry a mobile phone.
- You have to get all the information about the itinerary you are going to take, the weather, the emergency telephone numbers...
- And of course, bring appropriate equipment: comfortable clothing and footwear, a coat, protection from the sun and rain...
Enjoying nature is something that is available to everyone and don't worry if you don't have friends who like hiking, as there are many companies specialized in this activity that can organize groups And if not you can always find hiking companies that organize groups and outings.
