Hiking route from La Jarosa to the Via Crucis 4h

One of the best hiking routes that you can do in Guadarrama is right before your eyes. Come and have a great time for 4 hours on a walk from La Jarosa to the magnificent Via Crucis , where we will end with the best views of the entire Madrid community. We are waiting for you at the Jarosa reservoir for this hiking route to the Hermitage of the Altar Mayor .

The only thing necessary to enjoy this trekking route is that you must come full of energy to make the most of the experience of crossing part of Guadarrama . This route does not have great difficulty since it is medium level, but at all times we will be accompanied by a guide who will explain the route to us.

The activity will start around 8:00 or 9:00 in the morning , but don't rush for the early start as it will be worth it for the incredible views that we will have along the way.

On this walk through the Sierra de Guadarrama we will discover the environment from the Jarosa forest to our arrival at the Via Crucis . We will come across different viewpoints and hermitages among wild pines while we climb up to 2,700 steps to reach the Via Crucis del Valle de los Caídos , we will also be able to pass through a quarry used during the construction stage. Finally we will reach the highest point called the Risco de la Nava , located more than 1,000m where the Hermitage of the Main Altar is located.

From here we will enjoy incredible panoramic views of the remote capital Madrid and the Valley of the Fallen . At the time of returning we will go another way since the hiking route is in a circular route and now it is all downhill, we will reach the Arroyo del Picazuelo and the Jarosa reservoir where our route will end.

For lovers of hiking , a totally new and amazing route, and for the inexperienced an unprecedented adventure. Delve into the pines of the Sierra de Guadarrama and reach the top to contemplate the incredible Basilica and the Cross of the Valley of the Fallen.