Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Transfer to Pedraza Today we pick up from arrival point in Madrid and transfer to the beautiful village of Pedraza with its fine castle and cobbled streets where we will spend our next two nights Day 2: Round ride from Pedraza This ride takes us northwards across the Castilian plain towards the medieval town of Sepúlveda. The main square is so beautiful it is often used as a film set. Both Sepúlveda and Pedraza are famous for their roast suckling lamb and pig. A route extension enables us to visit the impressive scenery of the Hoces del Duratón, a canyon carved out of the rock by the river of the same name. Short 52 km – 33 miles Long 80 km – 50 miles Day 3: Pedraza – Segovia We head towards the capital of the province, Segovia. En route we have incomparable views of the majestic plain of Castile with its infinite horizons with the backdrop of the mountain range of the Sierra de Guadarrama. And then Segovia itself, with its beautiful Old City, the Plaza Mayor, the Alcázar fortrress, and the famous Roman Aqueduct. 52 km – 33 miles Day 4: Round ride from Segovia This ride takes us past two beautiful palaces. The first is the Palacio de La Granja de San Ildefonso, the magnificent 18th century palace built by Felipe V as a summer residence. Then we continue to the Palacio de Riofrío, set in fine forests where deer and storks are to be seen by the roadside. We then have more time to continue exploring Segovia. 40 km – 25 miles Day 5:Segovia – Ávila From Segovia we ride westwards with the mountains to our left, until we finally reach the city of Ávila, the highest provincial capital of Spain, surrounded by its magnificently preserved walls. Here we can enjoy an evening stroll around the historical centre and enjoy its marvellous tapas. 76 km – 48 miles Day 6: Ávila – Cebreros Today we cross the Sierra de Gredos, the mountain range separating the two Castiles. Beautiful dramatic scenery, where vultures soar over the rocky landscape. Olive trees and cherry blossom decorate the valleys. After an initial ascent, we descend the valley formed by the River Alberche - an easy ride through the very heart of the mountain range. Finally we reach the wine-producing village of Cebreros. Short 48 km – 30 miles Long 70 km = 44 miles Day 7: Cebreros – El Escorial A short ride from Cebreros takes us through pine forests and fine scenery towards the magnificent monastery and summer palace of San Lorenzo del Escorial, built by Felipe II in the XVI century, burial place of Spanish monarchs and home to a magificent art collection. Extend your route by 26 km if you wish with a visit to the Valle de los Caídos. 40 km – 25 miles Day 8: Transfer El Escorial – departure point. Transfer to departure point. End of trip. Notes: Price Includes: 
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