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MTB Skills Camp in Sierra de Madrid · 7-day technique course

7-day cross-country MTB technique course in the Sierra de Guadarrama, based in Cercedilla. Daily sessions with an instructor plus practical rides on the 330 km of authorised trails in the National Park.

In Madrid city · Madrid

Camp · 6 nights Moderate

From 690 € /person

No commitment · We design it with you

At a glance

7 daily technique sessions with a certified instructor · max ratio 1:6
Progression from beginner to intermediate: position, braking, cornering, slides, ledges and drops
Practical rides on the 330 km of authorised trails in the National Park
Based in Cercedilla, with direct commuter train to Madrid (line C-8) and access to Lozoya Valley and Cuerda Larga
Strict compliance with Park regulation (e-bikes 250 W, no off-trail riding)
Stop at the Monasterio del Paular (14th c.) and Puente del Perdón (18th c.) on the valley day

What you'll experience

Position on the bike and braking

Arrival, technical bike check. Session on neutral and attack position, weight distribution and coordinated front/rear braking. Afternoon: short adaptation ride through the Valsaín pine forests (15-20 km).
Cornering and layout

Flat curves, banked curves and downhill curves. Work on vision and line selection. Afternoon: route through the Valle de la Fuenfría with technical downhill curves (25 km, +600 m).
Lift wheels and overcome obstacles

Manual and basic wheelie, overcoming short steps. Third critical session: close the fundamentals. Afternoon: route with natural steps through the Valsaín forests (20 km, +500 m).
Drifts and pump track

Controlled rear wheel drifts, local pump track. Afternoon: ascent to Puerto de la Morcuera (1.796 m) and technical descent towards Miraflores applying lines and drifts (35 km, +900 m).
Drops and overcoming long steps

Low drops (20-40 cm) and long steps in a controlled area. Afternoon: route through Rascafría with a stop at the Monastery of El Paular (14th century) and the Puente del Perdón bridge (18th century), 30 km and +700 m.
High-mountain technical trail

Star day: slopes of the Cuerda Larga, mixed stony terrain, long and technical descents. Apply all modules. 40 km and +800 m. Support vehicle on the route.
Audit and closing route

Final video session: the instructor reviews images from the 6 days and provides a personalized plan for continued training. Short closing route along the Roman Road of la Fuenfría (15 km). Farewell after lunch.

What's included

This is what the bundle covers. If you want to tweak something, we'll sort it in the proposal.

Lodging

Rural lodging in Cercedilla

6 nights in a rural inn or family-run hotel at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, in Cercedilla, with direct access to the trails and the C-8 commuter train to Madrid. Double or triple room depending on group, breakfast included and bike parking.

Activities

Cross-country MTB technique course · 7 sessions
Seven daily 2-3 hour sessions with a certified instructor, progressing from beginner to intermediate: riding position, emergency braking, cornering, controlled slides, front and rear wheel lifts, ledges, pump track and drops. Max ratio 1 instructor per 6 riders. Ages 14+.

Meals

Half board at the inn · 7 days

Energy breakfast at the lodging plus home-style dinner after sessions. Lunches at the rider's expense: the instructor recommends stops in the mountain villages (Cercedilla, Rascafría, Manzanares) or trail refuges.

Extras

Mid-range bike rental · 7 days

Mid-range full-suspension 29" MTB, fitted to size and with daily maintenance. Helmet, gloves and basic repair kit included. For e-bikes, National Park rules cap motor power at 250 W; ask us about availability.
Shuttle and support vehicle

Pickup at Cercedilla station (commuter line C-8 from Madrid Chamartín) and transfer to the lodging. Instructor's support vehicle available on long rides (Puerto de Morcuera, Valle del Lozoya, Cuerda Larga) to carry supplies or evacuate a rider if needed.

Included

· 7 daily cross-country MTB technique sessions (2-3 h) with a certified instructor
· Max ratio 1 instructor per 6 riders
· Guided practical rides on the 330 km of authorised trails in the National Park
· 6 nights of rural lodging in Cercedilla in double or triple room
· Daily breakfast and dinner at the lodging (half board)
· Pickup at Cercedilla station and transfer to the lodging
· Instructor's support vehicle on long rides
· Bike check-up on day zero (if you bring your own)

Not included

· Lunches on the trail (we recommend stops in mountain villages or refuges)
· Bike rental (optional component, mid-range or e-bike)
· Travel and personal accident insurance
· Transport to Madrid (origin)
· Alcoholic drinks and lodging extras
· Make-up sessions for missed classes (extra fee agreed with the instructor)

Choose your option

The plan is the same in all of them. Only what you pick here changes.

Rural lodging in Cercedilla · 6 nights in a rural inn or family-run hotel at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, in Cercedilla, with direct access to the trails and the C-8 commuter train to Madrid. Double or triple room depending on group, breakfast included and bike parking.

Inn in Manzanares El Real

Swap Cercedilla for the northern gateway to La Pedriza: an inn next to the Santillana reservoir, ideal if you want to push the rides toward La Pedriza and Cuerda Larga.
Country house in Valle del Lozoya

Shared country house in Rascafría or Lozoya, in the heart of the valley. More quiet and direct access to Puerto de Morcuera and the Monasterio del Paular trails.

Half board at the inn · 7 days · Energy breakfast at the lodging plus home-style dinner after sessions. Lunches at the rider's expense: the instructor recommends stops in the mountain villages (Cercedilla, Rascafría, Manzanares) or trail refuges.

Breakfast only

Breakfast only included. Lunches and dinners on your own to explore mountain taverns at your pace.
Full board

Breakfast, picnic-style lunch on the trail prepared by the lodging, and dinner. No logistics to worry about all week.

Mid-range bike rental · 7 days · Mid-range full-suspension 29" MTB, fitted to size and with daily maintenance. Helmet, gloves and basic repair kit included. For e-bikes, National Park rules cap motor power at 250 W; ask us about availability.

No rental · bring your own bike

Arrive with your own bike (full-suspension MTB recommended). Free check-up on day one and covered bike parking at the lodging.
E-bike (250 W assisted)

E-MTB compliant with the 250 W limit of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Surcharge over the mid-range option; ideal if you want to focus on technique without burning out on the long climbs.

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

The area

Cercedilla is the northwest gateway to the Sierra de Guadarrama: a mountain village at 1,188 m, with a train station and direct access to the Valsaín forests, the Fuenfría Valley and the passes leading to the Lozoya Valley. The National Park, declared in 2013, protects 33,960 hectares between Madrid and Segovia.

Madrid — 44 km · 55 min
Segovia — 40 km · 45 min
Ávila — 75 km · 1.2 h
Toledo — 115 km · 1.8 h

By car: Madrid → A-6 → exit 47 → M-622 to Cercedilla. 44 km, 50-60 minutes without traffic.

By train: Commuter line C-8 from Madrid Chamartín or Atocha to Cercedilla station (1 h 15 min, every 30 minutes). Free pickup at the lodging.

By plane: Madrid-Barajas → Commuter C-1 to Chamartín → C-8 to Cercedilla. 2 h 15 min door to door.

Madrid city Sierra de Guadarrama

Price calendar

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

From	To	Price per person	Season
1 Apr 2026	30 Jun 2026	770 €	Spring
1 Jul 2026	31 Aug 2026	690 €	Summer · low season
1 Sept 2026	15 Nov 2026	770 €	Autumn

Who this fits

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Right fit if: you already have some MTB habit — easy rides done, shifting and braking under control — and you want to make a technical leap to overcome specific fears. Minimum age 14 (younger riders have a different format). Reasonable fitness: 7 days on the bike add up.

Not right if: you have never ridden MTB (start with a 2-3 day intro course instead), if you came looking for a long-distance traverse or cycling tour (this is a classroom on wheels, not kilometres), or if you can't stand repeating the same move 20 times. Also not for you if you expect pure downhill: we work cross-country, not DH.

Frequently asked

Got a question not listed here? Just ask.

Do I need my own bike?

No. You can bring yours (full-suspension recommended, free check-up on day 0) or add the mid-range rental component. There is also a 250 W e-bike option (surcharge).

What starting level do I need?

Beginner-intermediate. You should know how to ride an MTB, shift gears and brake without falling. If you have never ridden MTB, take a 2-3 day intro course before coming.

What if I miss a session?

The first three are non-negotiable (foundation). The rest can be made up after hours, agreed with the instructor, with an extra fee we'll confirm upfront.

Why the 250 W e-bike rule?

It's a Sierra de Guadarrama National Park rule, not ours. Above 250 W electric assistance no longer counts as pedal-assist and the bike can't ride the authorised trails. If you bring an e-bike, check the motor label.

Is this DH or cross-country?

Cross-country (XC). We work technique for long rides with mixed climbs and descents, not pure downhill. If you want DH, this is not your course.

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MTB Skills Camp in Sierra de Madrid · 7-day technique course

From 690 € /person

What you'll experience

Position on the bike and braking

Cornering and layout

Lift wheels and overcome obstacles

Drifts and pump track

Drops and overcoming long steps

High-mountain technical trail

Audit and closing route