Cruz Verde Pass – Valmayor Reservoir loop from Galapagar - La Navata

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Cruz Verde Pass – Valmayor Reservoir loop from Galapagar - La Navata

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Cruz Verde Pass – Valmayor Reservoir loop from Galapagar - La Navata

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65.1km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

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Start point

Train Station

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13.2 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Galapagar

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the most important tourist areas of Madrid due to the archaeological architecture that it preserves and its nature.

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15.2 km

Church of Santiago Apóstol of Colmenarejo

Highlight • Religious Site

The honey from this town is a product of considerable quality. You may also be interested in seeing the church of Santiago Ápostol, the fountain and piles of Navazo and …

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18.7 km

Views of Valmayor Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Charming place to enjoy the tranquility of the reservoir. At certain times of the year there are concentrations of aquatic birds that rest on their migratory journeys.

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34.7 km

Plaza de Zarzalejo

Highlight • Settlement

There is a bar and a fountain at the edge of town

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37.4 km

In this small town in the Sierra Oesta was the quarry from which the granite was extracted to build the Monastery of El Escorial. It is located at the foot of Machota Alta, better known as Pico del Fraile.

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40.8 km

Cruz Verde Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

With its 125 meters, the Cruz Verde port is one of the best known by cyclists in Madrid. You can climb three totally different slopes, both in length and difficulty. …

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