Camino Natural Vía Verde Ruta de la Plata

A descent along the Vía de la Plata

It crosses mountains, forests and rivers following the course of a century-old train.

Duration

2h 30'

Output

Hervás

Group

2 - 30 people (for larger groups consult)

Age

Activity suitable for all ages

Languages

Spanish (English on demand)

The experience

It is a spectacular route that crosses the mountains between Castilla y León and Extremadura, following the course of an old 19th century railway, crossing bridges, lush chestnut and oak forests, rivers and gorges, a very fun and safe experience, perfect for families and friends.

The Bicis Ambroz team will pick you up at their Hervás warehouse to take you to the departure point in the upper part of Béjar (or Puerto de Béjar if you prefer a shorter route).

There you will begin the descent through the Greenway of La Plata to your air, since it is a simple and safe route. You will pass through Béjar, and through the old stations of Puerto de Béjar , Baños de Montemayor and Hervás. Once the route is finished, we will wait for you in Hervás to pick up the bikes.

It is a route that crosses a unique landscape, crossing mountains and lush forests with a great biological variety. The layout of the railway changes its appearance at every season of the year, so you can do it at any time.

In addition, it is an easy route to make, perfect for families. The transfer to the departure point by Bicis Ambroz allows you to complete the tour with hardly any physical effort.

The variety of bikes, tricycles and accessories we offer makes it an inclusive route: for people with reduced mobility, the elderly, for those who do not ride a bike, for children of all ages and even pets.

Bicis Ambroz provides you with all the necessary information so that you can carry out the activity freely at your leisure and in a satisfactory manner, providing logistics and assistance in case of incidents.

It crosses mountains, forests and rivers following the course of a century-old train.

Highlights

'- The route of the textile factories in Béjar - The Jewish neighborhood of Hervás - You can enjoy and observe the fauna and flora within Protected Natural Spaces, as is 80% of the Ambroz Valley (belonging to the Natura 2000 Network) - You can make stops at the old train stations, some rehabilitated as bars, restaurants or hostels. - In Baños de Montemayor you have a spa with more than 2,000 years of history - Granadilla and Caparra are places of interest - Visit to the city of Plasencia

What's included

'- Transport to the departure point and transfer pick up if necessary. - Materials: drawings and technical information of the route and bicycles. - Technical equipment: bicycle, helmet and water. - Liability insurance. - Assistance and pick up on route.

Dates

Monday to Sunday

Opening times

Morning hours: 9:00, 10:15 and 11:30 - Afternoon hours: 17:00 *The schedules may change according to the season of the year, please consult us

For whom

Suitable for all

Accessibility

Yes, with our electric tricycles for people with reduced mobility or the elderly

Practical information

Notes

'- Prior reservation is required 24h in advance. Reservations can be changed date, time or number of people subject to availability - Route not recommended for children under 12 months. - Activity subject to weather conditions. Bicis Ambroz reserves the right to suspend the activity if adverse weather conditions exist. - Pets will always be on the pet carrier or tied during the activity. - We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. If you have cycling pants it would be advisable - Bring warm clothes in the winter months (during the descent the thermal sensation low) - Bring sunscreen, especially in the months of more sun - No deposit is charged by reservation, so no cancellation fees apply. Therefore, we ask for as much advance notice as possible in case of having to cancel the reservation. - The payment of the reservation will be made at the beginning of the route, with the signing of the contract, by card, bizum or cash. - You will pass through a protected space, we ask you to respect the environment around you

Cancellation

- No cancellation fees apply. - Please advise as far in advance as possible. - Reservations can be changed date, time or number of people according to availability. - Activity subject to weather conditions. Bicis Ambroz reserves the right to suspend the activity if adverse weather conditions exist.

Prices per person

Adult mountain bike/ride 23 €/Children mountain bike 17 €/Bike Mountain bike Electric 35 €/Tricycle Electric tricycle for three people 70 €/tricycle Trolleys and semitandem 12 €/Ud Free baby seats Group of 15 to 30 participants, 18 €/bike

Organiser

Bicis Ambroz - bicisambroz@gmail.com - 642226040

Price

From 23 €

Adult mountain bike/ride 23 €/Children mountain bike 17 €/Bike Mountain bike Electric 35 €/Tricycle Electric tricycle for three people 70 €/tricycle Trolleys and semitandem 12 €/Ud Free baby seats Group of 15 to 30 participants, 18 €/bike

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Experience Spain’s Greenways, project coordinated by the Spanish Railways Foundation. Action subsidised by the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU through the Program “Experiences Tourism Spain” of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism.

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