Silvestres

At Silvestres we try to find the best activities to be able to transmit to everyone the values that ecotourism provides. Our main intention is to make you fall in love with the Oja Valley area and the Sierra de la Demanda mountains.

We have a wide variety of sports so you can get to know these areas and other activities in which we will experience nature in a very intense way.

• Hiking: In the surrounding area there are paths for all levels of difficulty. You will pass through incredible mountains or valleys so a camera should not be missing from your backpack. These excursions will be supervised by a guide who will discover areas full of secrets.
  
• Ornithology: bird watching at different times of the year. Forest habitats, high mountains, meadows and fields, cereal steppe, wetlands,...
  
• 4x4: Get on an off-road vehicle with us and go through any of the circuits we have planned. You can go around the Sierra de la Demanda or take a slightly shorter route like the one in the vicinity of Ezcaray.
  
• BTT: we rent you a bike so you can go to the mountains with it and feel nature every time you pedal. There are simple routes in the surroundings but others that are a little more complicated that you will not be able to finish unless you have experience with a mountain bike.

We can also prepare mycological outings or to observe the native fauna. Ask us about everything we can do and we will respond quickly so you can come and meet us as soon as possible.

Do you feel like getting on a bike and exploring the most surprising paths in the Ezcaray area? At Silvestres we have the mountain bikes ready for you to pick up and start pedaling along roads and paths that surprise everyone who passes by them.

A route that we propose is the Oja Greenway, it is so simple that it is rather a walk in which you can enjoy calmly with whoever you want. Although if you want a slightly more complex route, we suggest coming to the Camino de la Herradura that runs through the towns and villages around Ezcaray.

You can rent the bike on your own and choose any of the routes we have proposed. Before departure we will recommend the points you should pass through for a global view of the environment. You can also look for a different path or explore Ezcaray and its streets.

The bikes adapt to different sizes. There are some for young people and others for adults, so that everyone can have a vehicle to suit them and feel comfortable during the tour. The same thing happens with the helmet, but don't worry because we have all sizes to protect you.

At Silvestres we have found the best routes to enjoy the forest accompanied by one of our guides. There are infinite options to get to know the Sierra de la Demanda area and we can take you through any of them, although we want to tell you which are the most special and beautiful of all the ones we have.

• Artaso Forest: it is a route that lasts 4 hours and that you will love as it passes through the fantastic Artaso ravine. It will be approximately 9.5 kilometers and it is not very difficult so you can do it with anyone.
  
• Cilbarna Valley: we will raise the level a little more on this route where you will find slightly more complicated slopes. We will visit this valley that is located in the vicinity of the Oja River and then we will go to El Águila hill to discover unforgettable corners.
  
• Paseo de los Siete Puentes: It is an exceptional and very interesting route for those who want to learn new things. It is somewhat complex (although not too much) and will be a total of 10.5 kilometers that will take you approximately 4 or 5 hours to travel.

These excursions are only a sample of all the paths you can find, but we can find any you ask us for.

In the La Demanda mountain range there is an incredible variety of tracks and paths to explore. At Silvestres we encourage you to get into a 4x4 and cross the area that surrounds us.

On top of the SUV you can enjoy fauna that moves in total freedom so you will feel almost like you are on a safari. If you bring your camera we will try to find the best points so that you can immortalize the best places that exist in the Alto Oja. We will stop at key points so you can focus on your favorite places.

There are countless routes in this area although we have a few already established. One of the shortest is the one to the Aldeas de Ezcaray, but if you want to go up the mountain we will organize a tour for you throughLa Demandaor passing through the Yuso and Suso mountains.

For those who like to do some tourism, we will offer a tour of the Monasteries that exist in the surrounding area, such as San Millán de la Cogolla.

As there are so many itineraries, we will try to recommend one that suits your tastes so do not hesitate and contact us if you want to enjoy nature in the 4x4.

During the winter season, the Sierra de La Demanda does not offer sensational panoramic views.

During this time, Silvestres offers you the opportunity to tour its silent whitewashed peaks, enter its soft snowy forests or breathe the fresh, pure air of the solitary frozen mountain. Walking across a thick blanket of virgin snow is a real pleasure for the senses.

You can experience all this accumulation of sensations with your partner, your family or with your group of friends. Silvestres puts it at your fingertips. This is how we put at your disposal private rental services or guided routes with different levels of difficulty.

With our SUVs we can access the most inaccessible places to start routes from places that most people do not reach. The possibilities are multiple: near the winter resort of Valdezcaray, the Cruz de La Demanda port, the Pradilla port and Pico Torocuervo, among many others.

Don't worry if you've never tried this snow hiking. Snowshoeing is a worthwhile sporting experience. You can choose if we rent them to you or if you prefer that one of our experienced instructors accompany you on your journey.

Don't wait any longer and live this unforgettable experience now.