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Siete Picos

Siete Picos - a ridge of seven granite tors above Cercedilla, with Guadarrama views

Difficulty 3/5 · ModerateDayPoint-to-pointDay ridge hike
Distance
~14 km point-to-point
Max elevation
2,138 m
Elevation gain
~600 m
Duration
5-6 h
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Explore the lush trails and stunning mountain views in the Pyrenees, Spain.

The route

The line through Sierra de Guadarrama (Madrid), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Jun-Oct (snow-free); a snowshoe route in winter

Weather risks

Storms, cold, wind on the ridge

Snow-free ~Jun-Oct; winter snow. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

A pine-forest climb to a ridge of seven granite tors

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season

Variants & turnaround

Traverse all seven tors or just the first; loop back via the Calle Alta

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Cercedilla / Puerto de Navacerrada (train)

Shuttle & transport

Cercedilla train (Madrid) to the trailhead

Huts, camping & refuges

Day route - none needed

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Cercedilla; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

Sierra de Guadarrama NP; train-accessible from Madrid

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Storms, the tor scrambles, snow in winter

Emergency exits & rescue

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.

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