The best MTB trails around Lanzahíta

The Pedro Bernardo Pass is one of the classic climbs in the Sierra de Gredos mountains, highly prized by cyclists and a regular feature of races like the Vuelta a España. First section: Up to the village (Pedro Bernardo), with gradients of 5-6%, a road in good condition, and spectacular views of the Tiétar Valley. Urban section: In the village, the gradient eases, even offering some flatter sections. Second section: After the village, the asphalt becomes rougher, and the toughest kilometer (7-8%) appears, followed by a "balcony" section with incredible views and a sustained 5% gradient to the summit.

There are accommodations and shops

Buenaventura is a small town in Toledo in the Tiétar Valley with magnificent views of the Gredos Mountains. It's nestled in the middle of a pastureland and enjoys an agricultural atmosphere. Its location on the Viriato Trail makes it an ideal stop for refreshments.

Area with spectacular views

The Puerto de Pedro Bernardo is the younger brother of the Puerto de Serranillos. Almost every time this port has been climbed in a professional race it is linked to the Puerto de Serranillos, only the second being considered a port. However, the Puerto de Pedro Bernardo is in itself a hill where you can go from the valley where the CL-501 road runs (where the town with the same name is located) to the valley of the Puerto de Pico, where Esteban del Valle and Mombeltrán are located. The chain with Serranillos is the most typical, as I said previously, although it is also worth chaining it with the Puerto de la Centenera or the Puerto del Pico. The road is rough, with hardly any shoulder and very little traffic. It is a very pleasant port to climb... as long as the heat is not suffocating.

Gavilanes is a small municipality in Ávila, with only 600 inhabitants. It has a natural pool in the Chorro gorge, located southwest of the town, on Pedro Bernardo Avenue. However, its greatest attraction, which is worth visiting, is the waterfall in the Chorro gorge, two kilometers from the town, near the Machine House. It is the highest waterfall in the community.

Mijares is located on the banks of the Las Torres gorge, which has given rise to a very quiet natural pool in a wonderful environment. In addition to this pool, there are two natural pools where you can enjoy a refreshing swim on a hot day: the Lucero pool and the Largo pool. At the top of the pool, there is a kiosk. It also has a small pool for children, which uses chlorinated water.

Mijares is located on the southern slope of the Villafranca mountain range, near the Tiétar river. The town is surrounded by a natural environment with forests and mountains, which makes it an attractive place for nature and hiking lovers. The most important points of the town are the parish church of San Bartolomé Apóstol, rebuilt in the 18th century, and the Plaza Mayor, the nerve center of the municipality, where various businesses are located and local events and activities are held.