# Guided snowshoeing from the Puerto de Navacerrada

Snowshoeing · Half day · No experience needed · With a guide from the pass school or independently with snowshoes hired at Valdesquí from €12.50

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/community-of-madrid/navacerrada-pass-and-cercedilla/things-to-do/guided-snowshoeing-from-the-pass

Dónde: Navacerrada Pass and Cercedilla

Snowshoes are the easiest way to get into the snowy sierra without skiing. They spread your weight so you do not sink, and with poles you walk almost as on a path.

## With a guide

The Navacerrada Spanish Ski School, at the pass itself, organises guided snowshoe routes for all levels: gentle walks through the forest and open areas for beginners and families, and longer routes for those seeking something more sporty. Each outing is adapted to the group and the state of the snow. Before starting, the guide explains how to put on and use the snowshoes, the safety rules and the route, and on the way tells you about the fauna, flora and geography of the National Park. The price and time are agreed when you book, on 918 52 03 59.

## Independently

If you already know the sierra in winter, hire the snowshoes at Valdesquí: €12.50 with poles or €17.50 with boots, in the Cerradillas building, by the car park. At the Peñalara visitor centre, in Cotos, no equipment of any kind is hired. Always keep to marked paths, because in the National Park you may not leave them, and with the weather forecast checked: fog at the pass makes you lose the path in minutes.

## Who it is for

For anyone who can walk a couple of hours. With children it works if they already walk well in the mountains; in soft snow they tire sooner than it seems. Sledges are not allowed in any area of the National Park.

## Qué llevar

- Waterproof mountain boots

- Gaiters

- Layered clothing and spare gloves

- Sunglasses and sun cream

- Water and something to eat

## Consejos

### Ask the meeting point
The school has its building on the M-601 road, 150 metres from the runs.

### Set off early at the weekend
The car parks at the pass and at Cotos fill up early on snow days.

## Aviso

### There are no sledging areas in the National Park.
Sliding down the slopes is dangerous and is not provided for. If you go with children, leave the sledge at home and try the snowshoes.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Do you need experience?
No. The guide teaches you how to use the snowshoes before setting out.

### Where do you hire snowshoes?
At Valdesquí, from €12.50 with poles. At Peñalara no equipment is hired.

### Can you go with a dog?
In the National Park, always on a lead; ask the school whether it allows dogs on its routes.

### When is there snow?
Normally from December to March, but it varies a lot from year to year; check the resorts' reports.