THE AXIS OF EARTH STAGE · 1 Nature activities that vary according to the time of year: ornithological route and discovery of flora (spring), night escape and introduction to stargazing (summer), mycological route and mushroom picking (autumn) and snowshoeing route (winter). Geological route, trekking and hiking are also offered throughout the year.
Place: Baños de Montemayor. Season: Every day of the year, subject to booking and availability. Duration: 4/5 hours (9/10 to 13/14 hours), except for nightly summer breaks. Price: Accommodation, 65 € per night for 2 people, breakfast included. Activity, 15 euros per person. Free for two-night stay. What does it include: Specialized guide, material according to the activity (rackets, binoculars...). Language: Spanish and English.
CYCLING TO THE STARS STAGE · 1 The Vía de la Plata Hostel, located in the old train station of Hervás, near of the Vía Verde de la Plata, will be the starting point for a guided route at sunset with high quality electric bicycles. It culminates with the vision of privileged skies and astronomical observations in a setting of great beauty. And as a souvenir, you’ll get a photo session.
Information and bookings: Apartamentos Casa Tío Basilio (Baños de Montemayor) +34 645 977 202 www.facebook.com/casatiobasilio
SPOTS IN HERVÁS BY BIKE STAGE · 1 Hervás has one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Spain. Take a comfortable and pleasant tour by bicycle, with a local guide, through the most charming and picturesque places of the countryside and the town centre. Enjoy spaces and people that you will not forget.
Place: Hervás. Season: Available throughout the year. Advance booking required. Duration: 1 hour. Price: From 5 € per person. Minimum group size: 4 people. What does it include: Local guide. Language: Spanish and English. Information and bookings: Bicicletas Colmer – Action Colmer BTT (Hervás) +34 927 481 040 / +34 679 066 620 www.bicicletascolmer.com
Place: Hervás. Season: Available all year. Duration: 2-4 hours. Price: Consult, according to options. What does it include: Specialised starlight astronomy and mountain bike monitors, e-bike rental, R.C. and accident insurance, teaching materials and specialised equipment (binoculars, telescopes...). Language: Spanish. Observations: Bring warm clothes even in summer, because it can be cold at night. Information and bookings: Albergue Vía de la Plata, E-bikes Hervás y Ad Astra Hervás (Hervás) +34 622 235 173 www.alberguehervas.com
AMBROZ BIKE ADVENTURE STAGE · 1 Three days of pure mountain bike riding along the paths that go through forests and valleys of the Ambroz Valley, in the natural environment of Gredos mountain range. After an intense day of cycling, we offer you time to relax, with a quiet visit to Hervás, share time to talk during the briefing of the next day or enjoy excellent cuisine.
Place: Hervás. Season: All year, subject to booking and availability. Duration: Friday afternoon, complete Saturday and Sunday until midday. Price: 375 € per person. What does it include: Local guide service, support vehicle on route, 4 x 4 vehicle lifts with trailer adapted for bicycles, 2 nights high quality accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and 2 complete refreshments, accident insurance. Languages: Spanish and English. Information and bookings: Bikes at Forest (Cáceres) +34 616 595 787 www.bikesatforest.com
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