Sierra de Gredos Attractions

The Sierra de Gredos thrusts across the Castilian plateau like a mighty rock wall, dividing it into two. Along with the lower ranges of the neighboring Sierra de Guadarrama and Sierra de Béjar it forms the central Spanish mountain chain.The central massif of the Sierra de Gredos, with its perpetually snowcapped peaks, is a region of magnificent mountain scenery and one of Spain's most popular climbing areas. The highest peak is Almanzor (2,592m/8,504ft). Below the north face of Almanzor is the Laguna de Gredos, which can be reached from the Club Alpino mountain hut on a good and well waymarked path. From the Laguna de Gredos there are waymarked paths (caution required) to five picturesque mountain lakes, the Cinco Lagunas, and to Almanzor, rearing above them to the south.Information about walking and climbing in the Sierra de Gredos can be obtained from tourist information offices inávila, Arenas de San Pedro and El Barco deávila and in the Parador Nacional.