Madrid multi-adventure day: Canyoning near Somosierra and piragua in Buitrago de Lozoya

Spend 1 day canyoning and riding a piragua in Somosierra and Buitrago de Lozoya on this multi-adventure program one hour from Madrid. UIMLA mountain leader Pedro will be glad to go with you!

Group

Système central

1 Day

May - Aug

Low

Highlights

Have fun in an exciting canyon in Madrid.
Discover the unique scenery of Somosierra.
Enjoy a piragua ride in the beautiful river.

Description

Enjoy 1 day of full excitement on this canyoning and piragua experience in the Buitrago de Lozoya village, near Madrid.

This exhilarating program combines two sportive activities: canyoning and piragua. The first one will lead us across the area between Somosierra and the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Then, we’ll visit the Buitrago de Lozoya village and explore it while riding a boat on the Lozoya River.

First of all, we’ll meet in the town of Somosierra and I’ll provide you with all the necessary equipment for the activity. To start, we’ll cross a canyon and enjoy rappelling down. This route covers a distance of 2 kilometers and will takes us around 30 minutes to explore. Between the second and third rappels, we’ll find the most thrilling section of the canyon: a 9-meter slide. I’ll assist you at all times and be there to help you with everything that you need.

If you would like to go for the larger descent of 35 meters, keep in mind that the number of participants should be small. This rappel is challenging and requires prior canyoning experience.

In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy canoeing around the walled enclosure of Buitrago de Lozoya. This beautiful fortress is of Muslim origin and dates from the 9th century. The views from the boat will be outstanding! Also, we’ll take an easy route across a forest to the ruins of Palacio del Bosque.

And you can enjoy all this less than an hour away from Madrid! Would you miss it? Get in touch with me by sending the request to book your trip. We’ll start making all the arrangements to make it happen.

For more canyoning programs for beginners and families in Spain, check out these programs in the Júcar Canyon and Valle del Jerte.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Personal insurance

Price details

Prices are per person to join a group. Group equipment included: ropes, carabiners, backpacks, watertight drums and first aid kit. Personal equipment included: complete neoprene, booties, harness, anchor bag and helmet.
Not included in the price: transportation and meals.

Details

More info

The group requires a minimum of 6 participants. There are special prices for groups starting in 7 participants. If the minimum number is not reached, you'll have the possibility to pay an extra cost of 5€ for a group of 5 and 18€ for a group of 3-4. Don't forget to bring swimsuit, towel, hiking boots, sunscreen, lip balm, water and food.

Meeting point

Puerto de Somosierra, Madrid, Spain at 10 am.

About the guide

Pedro

5.0

(3)

Mountain Leader

I've been a guide for 15 years, travelling around mountains all over the world guiding and participating in expeditions.

I like guiding trekking and hiking, and I am also canyoning guide and specialist. Nowadays I teach in Madrid's guiding school.

Some of my favourites trips are Tour del Mont Blanc, Senda Camille (Pyrenees), Tour del Cervino, Tour del Monte Rosa and Tour del Aneto.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

UIMLA

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