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Fuente de los Barrerones – Gredos ibex loop from Cuento Alto

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Fuente de los Barrerones – Gredos ibex loop from Cuento Alto

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Fuente de los Barrerones – Gredos ibex loop from Cuento Alto

06:03

13.9km

710m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.85 km for 1.90 km

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1.75 km

Fuente de los Barrerones

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Gredos circus is a spectacular setting, it has a lagoon at its base that comes from an old glacier.

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1.75 km

Zigzag Ascent to Laguna Grande

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

When you return from the Lagoon you can see the zigzag climb ahead of us in the distance, but it is not as much as it seems. Recommendation: when you need a breather, look back and enjoy the views.

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2.04 km

Laguna Grande de Gredos

Highlight • Lake

From the path you can enjoy the views of the gorge. The peaks of the Circo de Gredos together with the Laguna Grande at its feet, form a spectacular image.

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2.86 km

View of Circo de Gredos

Highlight • Viewpoint

Descending along the path we have the best images of the entire Circus of Gredos

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6.70 km

Morezón Peak

Highlight • Summit

From the top of Morezón you have one of the best views of the Circus of Gredos.

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10.7 km

Gredos ibex

Highlight • Natural Monument

A typical goat from this area of Gredos and which is protected since there were times when it was on the verge of extinction. It can be seen commonly in the meadows of the slopes of the mountains.

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