Hot Air Balloon Flight with Brunch Over Segovia
Segovia
Balloon flight
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€205.00
What to do in Segovia
Plans, activities and things to see in Segovia
Segovia
About Segovia
Segovia has two clearly distinct activity zones divided by the Sistema Central. To the south, the Navacerrada and Cotos mountain passes give access to the highest peaks in the Sierra de Guadarrama: La Mujer Muerta reaches 2,024 m and is the go-to high-altitude hiking reference in the Madrid metropolitan area. In winter, snowshoeing at Navacerrada lets you move through the pass even when snow covers the marked trails. The canyoning of the Chorro de Navafría, on the Segovia flank of the mountains,...
Segovia has two clearly distinct activity zones divided by the Sistema Central. To the south, the Navacerrada and Cotos mountain passes give access to the highest peaks in the Sierra de Guadarrama: La Mujer Muerta reaches 2,024 m and is the go-to high-altitude hiking reference in the Madrid metropolitan area. In winter, snowshoeing at Navacerrada lets you move through the pass even when snow covers the marked trails. The canyoning of the Chorro de Navafría, on the Segovia flank of the mountains, has a main drop of around 8 metres and long pools, with an active season from May to September.
Climbing on the Segovia side of La Pedriza — technically in the municipality of Manzanares el Real, right on the Madrid boundary — has natural access from Segovia via the SG-510 and N-I roads. The granite sectors concentrate more than 200 routes of all levels, from beginner slabs to 7c cracks. For those who prefer horses, the Segovia countryside between Cuéllar and Cantalejo has farms with horseback routes through holm-oak parkland and pine forests on gentle terrain.
To the northeast, the Vía Verde del Riaza runs along the former mineral railway between Aranda de Duero and Linares del Arroyo, covering 30 km suitable for cycling, skating and walking without traffic. The La Serrezuela section has rock walls on both sides of the path and several short lit tunnels. Combining the castle of Coca, the Duratón gorges and the Segovia aqueduct turns any circular route into a mix of nature and heritage without repeating any section.
Highlights
- • High-altitude hiking at La Mujer Muerta (2,024 m) in Sierra de Guadarrama
- • Canyoning at Chorro de Navafría, 8 m drop with long pools
- • Climbing on La Pedriza granite, more than 200 routes
- • Snowshoeing at Navacerrada pass in winter
- • Cycling along the Vía Verde del Riaza (30 km traffic-free)
Best time to visit
Spring (April–June) for hiking and climbing, with dry access and clear skies. Winter (December–February) for snowshoeing. Canyoning works May to September. In August the mountains are very busy; weekdays are much quieter.
Practical tips
La Pedriza is within Guadarrama National Park and has restricted car access: the Cangrejera car park closes when full. Arrive before 8:30 at weekends or use the bus from Manzanares el Real. Adventure companies in Segovia city organise canyoning, climbing and snowshoeing with transport included.
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