“Patones de Arriba” Medieval Town – Saturday, October 4

Let’s discover together the other fun side of Madrid by visiting these amazing places. Practice languages, enjoy the nature and meet new people!

This time we will go to Patones, a medieval village in the north of Madrid and its surrounding natural environment. We will enjoy a beautiful hiking route in the north of Madrid and marvel at the incredible views of the mountains and lakes that will take your breath away. After the hike, we will visit the old hillside village with its characteristic black slate pavements and buildings full of history. He even had his own king! We’ll tell you that story later.

In the middle of the hike, we will have a picnic to rest, eat, enjoy the views and start our return.

This is a medium/high level hike of approximately 14 km. Come if you feel you are in good condition.

Details of the trail:

– Distance: 14.53 km

– Elevation gain: 619 m

– Technical difficulty: Moderate

– Maximum altitude1,277 m

– Minimum altitude: 708 m

– Type of route: Circular

Quick tips for a great day

• Wear hiking boots or shoes with good soles: the terrain is stony and loose soil.
• Carry at least 1.5 liters of water, there are no fountains on the road.
• Bring light food for the picnic (sandwich, fruit, snacks).
• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses: there are few trees and a lot of sun exposure.
• And, of course, a lot of adventure!

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Ready to discover the red desert of Guadalajara?
Come with us to Las Cárcavas and experience an unforgettable day in the middle of nature!

1. Wear comfortable walking or hiking boots or sneakers– your feet will thank you!
2. Bring at least 1.5 liters of water– stay hydrated!
3. Pack some food for lunch (a sandwich, fruit, snacks, etc.).
4. Don’t forget the sunscreen to protect your skin.
5. And yes, that swimsuit!

We will go by public transport, so bring cash for the bus, (approx 10 euros round trip) which is not included in the price (under 26 years old free with Transport Pass). If you have your own car, you can bring it and take other participants with you to share the gas.