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#239 of 300 · Sierra de Gredos Regional Park

Laguna Grande de Gredos and Almanzor

SpainCastile and León (Ávila)

From the Plataforma de Gredos a paved path crosses Los Barrerones to the glacial Laguna Grande in the Circo de Gredos, followed by a steep climb and a final exposed scramble to Almanzor, the highest peak in central Spain.

Distance
20 km
Out and back
Ascent
1,300 m
High point 2,592 m
Time
9 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Expert
Scrambling, via ferrata, serious exposure, glacier or altitude.
Best months
Jun–Oct
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Plataforma de Gredos
Sierra de Gredos Regional Park

Route

Topographic map of Laguna Grande de Gredos and Almanzor, from Plataforma de Gredos to AlmanzorPlataforma de GredosLaguna Grande (Refugio Elola)AlmanzorStart: Plataforma de GredosTurn-around: Almanzor© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartTurn-aroundWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Plataforma de Gredos
  2. Laguna Grande (Refugio Elola)
  3. Almanzor
  4. back the same way

Wildlife along the route

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