SAT 11 - CITY HIKES - ULTIMATE EL PARDO CHALLENGE - VIEWPOINTS, RIVER, WILDLIFE

If you like the type of walk that makes you deserve the afterwards beers (and what a cool place to drink them too!), this is definitely it. Today we're gonna embark on the ultimate visit to the largest wild forest inside the city's frontier. We'll be doing a comprenehsive 25 km walk that runs through absolutely ALL the cool spots in the area, most of them off the beaten path. An amazing full day out to check out the skyline, the sierra peaks in the horizon, the pretty Manzanares river, the wild deer and boar grazing and even the palace gardens. All to finish up in a super secluded place and enjoy cool beers before heading back to the metro!

EL PARDO FOREST

El Pardo are old royal hunting grounds which became protected by National Heritage and that's why one can see all sorts of animals such as deer, hares or wild hogs roaming around. Even imperial eagles fly by. El Pardo is also one of the main historical heritage hubs.

THE HIKE

We'll arrive to El Pardo from Moncloa, by bus, and come back from the ke Pitis metro station.

THE HIKE - DESCRIPTION

Starting time: 10:00 am (we'll go for a quick coffee before starting)

Type: Loop

Distance: 25 km

Duration (with all breaks): 8h approx (lots of breaks!)

Level: Easy. Gradual and very light occasional uphill, easy terrain. Check the what to bring list below.

Price 28€ Includes ...

• Led route by a Álvaro (Speaks English and Spanish)

• Liability and accident insurance (both for Spain's residents and non-residents)

• Photos of the day

CONTACTS

• Before the hike CARMEN 667 396 767

• The day of the hike ÁLVARO 645 105 042

HOW TO GET THERE

Álvaro will be waiting for you at the Cervecería Anpe, right out of the Pitis metro station exit. Calle Gloria Fuertes 181 (map above) at 10:30 (please be on time!)

• By CAR - You can park close to Cervecería Anpe right out of the Pitis metro station exit. Calle Gloria Fuertes 181 (map above) at 10:30 (please be on time!)

• By METRO - Metro Pitis exit (Line 7 - Orange) at 10:00. Cervecería Bar Anpe (Calle Gloria Fuertes 181, map above)

HOW TO PAY

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WHAT TO BRING

• A small backpack to carry all your stuff

• Comfy clothing with sweatshirt or fleece in case it gets chilly.

• Walking shoes or running shoes (terrain is easy, no need for anything special)

• 1,5 L bottle of water per person (PLEASE DON'T BRING LESS, we can't share bottles these days!)

• Your lunch

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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