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Snow on Peñalara, the highest peak of the Sierra de Guadarrama, above bare winter woods

Beyond Madrid · Madrid’s mountains

Sierra de Guadarrama: Our Favourites

The national park in the mountains north-west of Madrid: walking in summer, snow in winter.

The back story

  1. The back story

    The Sierra de Guadarrama: the back story

    Sierra de Guadarrama·In depth

    Madrid’s mountains: pine forests and granite peaks, a national park within an hour of the city.

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What to see

  1. Trails and visitor centres

    Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

    Sierra de Guadarrama·National park

    The national park’s official website.

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Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.

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