Trekking in the Valle del Jerte

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~2 days

Why go

The Jerte is famous for the ten days its million cherry trees flower, but the Garganta de los Infiernos reserve - a staircase of glacial potholes and pools - and the old neveros' paths run all season.

When

In season: Mar–Jun · Peak: Apr–May

Who it’s for

Skill

Beginner–Intermediate

Effort

Moderate

Suitable from

8+ · Kid+

Crowds

Steady

Cost

Trekking specifics

Distance: 12 km
Total ascent: 700 m
Max altitude: 1900 m
Accommodation: Valley villages
Technical: Marked gorge and mountain paths

What to expect

Moderate valley and gorge walking with swimming pools in the reserve; the Neveros path over to the Ambroz is a longer, harder day. Spring blossom is the draw, summer the pools.

Routes

What the difficulty bands mean

easy: Accessible with basic fitness; no technical skills or exposure.
moderate: Sustained effort or some exposure; comfort on the terrain expected.
hard: Long, technical or serious — experience and the right conditions required.

Cherry blossom valley paths
easy
Terraced orchards in flower, ten days a year
Garganta de los Infiernos
moderate
Glacial potholes and pools in the reserve above Jerte
Ruta de los Neveros
hard
The old ice-carriers' path over to the Ambroz valley