Circo de Gredos (Almanzor)
The Circo de Gredos - a dramatic glacial cirque with the Laguna Grande and the Almanzor summit
The route
The line through Sierra de Gredos (Avila), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Jun-Oct (snow-free)
Storms, cold, wind up high
Snow-free ~Jun-Oct; a winter mountaineering peak otherwise. Confirm.
On the trail
A glacial cirque, alpine lake and a rocky scramble to the summit
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
The famous Gredos ibex (often seen)
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Turn around at the Laguna Grande (no scramble)
Getting there & staying
La Plataforma, from Hoyos del Espino
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Hoyos del Espino; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Sierra de Gredos NP; the Plataforma trailhead
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
The summit scramble, storms, cold, altitude
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.