Béjar and Francia mountain ranges

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This Reserve lies in the Mediterranean region, but there are several areas with a clear Eurosiberian influence, lending a vast wealth of natural resources to the area, which is home to fascinating spots where both regions converge.

The superb conditions of these ranges, which boast an exceptional environmental and cultural heritage, make this Reserve a truly exceptional place. More than 450 km have been declared long distance trails (Senderos de Gran Recorrido), all clearly signposted and with explanatory panels providing an insight into their particular features and attractions. Each one focuses on a specific aspect of the Biosphere Reserve, addressing aspects such as the natural, cultural and historical resources that can be found there.

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PRSA-Senda accesible Accessible Pathway Valle de las Batuecas
This is a botanical path that shows us lots of species of forest and undergrowth of great beauty. Through the route, crossing its...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (0.2 h.)
Length
1.5 kms.
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Asentadero - Forest of Mirrors
This route features some of the province of Salamanca’s stunning natural landscapes, taking visitors through charming towns and villages...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (3 h.)
- By bike (3 h.)
Length
9.2 kms.
Ascent slope
368 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Caminos Reales BTT Route
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (1.25 h.)
Length
15.3 kms.
Ascent slope
19 m.
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Cantagallo al rio Route
The route is marked. It turns to the right along a path between rock walls, where the riverside vegetation grows profusely.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (2.1 h.)
- By bike (2.1 h.)
Length
7.4 kms.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
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PRSA-13 Cepeda-Herguijuela de la Sierra
The journey passes through forests of oak and chestnut trees, following the course of the brook of San Pedro del Coso.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (3 h.)
Length
12.6 kms.
Ascent slope
80 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Cycle touring path Las Cávenes
Way
- By bike (2 h.)
Length
16.12 kms.
Ascent slope
250 m.
Recommended
- spring
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium-Low
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Cycle touring path Río Alagón
Way
- By bike (1.5 h.)
Length
16.5 kms.
Ascent slope
200 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium-Low
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PRSA-8 El Cabaco- Peña de Francia
It is not recommended to abandon the path on the slope of the rise of Peña de Francia, because it is a reserved area.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (6 h.)
Length
8.7 kms.
Ascent slope
760 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PRSA-9 El Cabaco-Nava de Francia-El Casarito- Peña de Francia
The route is not recommended with rain or snow. Footwear has to be comfortable. You must not leave the path on the slope leading...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (4.5 h.)
- By bike (4.5 h.)
Length
11 kms.
Ascent slope
760 m.
Recommended
autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium-High
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PRSA-7 El Maillo-Peña de Francia
The trail passes by repopulation forests of Scots pine and gall oaks, being in its final stretch a tour between quartzite stones.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (6 h.)
Length
7 kms.
Ascent slope
737 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Entresierras 1 BTT Route or Cabeza del Águila Route
Journey
Linear
Way
- By bike (1 h.)
Length
9.96 kms.
Ascent slope
155 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Entresierras 2 BTT Route or Route of the Vineyards of the Sierra de Francia
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (3 h.)
Length
20.39 kms.
Ascent slope
537 m.
Difficulty of the route
High
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Entresierras 3 BTT Route or Integral Route
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (5 h.)
Length
57.74 kms.
Ascent slope
894 m.
Difficulty of the route
High
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Entresierras 4 BTT Route or Santibañez de la Sierra Route
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike
Length
6.16 kms.
Ascent slope
224 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Entresierras 5 BTT Route or Valdefuentes de Sangusín Route
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (1.25 h.)
Length
12.28 kms.
Ascent slope
125 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Entresierras 6 BTT Route or Fuenterroble de Salvatierra Route
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (0.5 h.)
Length
6.56 kms.
Ascent slope
84 m.
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Fossil Traces Route in Monsagro
The identity of Monsagro is related to the fossil traces that we easily discover on a good part of the facades of its houses, streets...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (1 h.)
Length
1.5 kms.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PRSA-14 Herguijuela de la Sierra- La Alberca
The route follows the upper part of the slope of the range of Honconera, enjoying almost all the way beautiful panoramics.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (6 h.)
Length
8.1 kms.
Ascent slope
460 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR-10 Journey of the Sierra de Francia, by the Laguna de San Marcos
High difficulty in some stretches.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (0.5 h.)
Length
1.5 kms.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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GR-10 (ETAPA 4) Journey of the Sierra de Francia, from La Alberca to the Peña de Francia
High difficulty in some stretches. It is recommended not to climb Peña de Francia with snow.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (7 h.)
Length
8.7 kms.
Ascent slope
667 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium-High
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GR-10 (ETAPA 2) Journey of the Sierra de Francia, from Miranda to Mogarraz
High difficulty in some stretches.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (2 h.)
Length
5.6 kms.
Ascent slope
260 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR-10 (ETAPA 3) Journey of the Sierra de Francia, from Mogarraz to La Alberca
High difficulty in some stretches.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (2.5 h.)
Length
7.6 kms.
Ascent slope
306 m.
Recommended
- spring
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR-10 (ETAPA 5) Journey of the Sierra de Francia, from Monsagro to the recreation area El Vao
High difficulty in some stretches.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (1.5 h.)
Length
3.5 kms.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR-10 Journey of the Sierra de Francia, from Sotoserrano to Miranda
High difficulty in some stretches.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (3.5 h.)
Length
9.1 kms.
Ascent slope
212 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium-High
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GR-10 (ETAPA 4) Journey of the Sierra de Francia, from the Peña de Francia to Monsagro
High difficulty in some stretches. It is recommended not to climb Peña de Francia with snow.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (6 h.)
Length
12.5 kms.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium-High
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La Alberca - Herguijuela
Along the route the varying orientation of different slopes, linked to the different degree of dampness caused by streams and springs,...
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (3 h.)
- By bike (1.3 h.)
Length
8.1 kms.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
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PRSA-10 La Alberca- Las Batuecas- Painted Goats
This is a route quite hard and complicated. It is not allowed to leave the path in the valley of Batuecas or in Portillo because...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (4 h.)
Length
8 kms.
Ascent slope
650 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
High
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La Buitrera BTT Route
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (3.5 h.)
Length
38 kms.
Ascent slope
1,043 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium-High
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La Plata BTT Route
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (3.5 h.)
Length
39.58 kms.
Ascent slope
447 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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MTB Route Entresierras 7 or Route of the Saints
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (1 h.)
Length
9.43 kms.
Ascent slope
135 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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MTB Route Entresierras 8 or Route of the two Valleys
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (3 h.)
Length
31.96 kms.
Ascent slope
571 m.
Difficulty of the route
High
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MTB Route Entresierras 9 or Fuenterroble Route - Los Santos
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (3 h.)
Length
27.83 kms.
Ascent slope
271 m.
Difficulty of the route
High
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PRSA-12 Mogarraz-Cepeda
The route has a section that coincides with the ‘Ruta del Agua’, a path of art and nature where admire sculptures of various artists...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (1.5 h.)
- By bike (1.5 h.)
Length
4.8 kms.
Ascent slope
127 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PRSA-11 Monforte de la Sierra- Miranda del Castañar
The path is a walk through orchards of cherry trees, vineyards and olive trees. It is a comfortable journey with very nice views...
Way
- On foot (2.5 h.)
- By bike (2.5 h.)
Length
6.3 kms.
Ascent slope
323 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Mycological trail between Montemayor del Río and El Cerro
A mycological path between the towns of Montemayor del Río and El Cerro has just been opened to the public, a beautiful circular...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (3 h.)
Length
9.1 kms.
Ascent slope
373 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Path of Wonders
To the south of the province of Salamanca, in the Sierras de Béjar y de Francia Biosphere Reserve, is the Camino de los Prodigios.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (4 h.)
Length
10.2 kms.
Ascent slope
475 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Ruta accesible (para personas con movilidad reducida) Pathway of the Castaños Centenarios Accessible Pathway
Apart from centenary chestnut trees, the path allows us to find ferns, hawthorns, broom, heather and other unique species.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (0.5 h.)
Length
1.6 kms.
Ascent slope
20 m.
Recommended
- spring
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Route of the three rivers
The Three Rivers Route is a circular path, accessible to all audiences, that begins and ends in the Plaza Mayor de Sotoserrano. The...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2.17 h.)
Length
8.4 kms.
Ascent slope
168 m.
Recommended
- spring
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Low
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SA1 SA1 - Path of the Roots (Paths of Art in Nature)
Located in the Sierra de Francia. La Alberca has an interesting hiking route called "The Path of the Roots", it is one of the proposals...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot
Length
8 kms.
Ascent slope
162 m.
Difficulty of the route
Low
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SA3 SA3 - Monforte de la Sierra - Miranda del Castañar
Located in Las Batuecas- Sierra de Francia Natural Park. The trail begins in Monforte de la Sierra and runs through cherry trees,...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot
Length
6.8 kms.
Ascent slope
323 m.
Difficulty of the route
Low
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SA4 SA4 - "Batuecas Valley" Accessible Trail
Located in Las Batuecas- Sierra de Francia Natural Park. From the parking lot, a suspended wooden walkway next to the Batuecas River...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot
Length
1.5 kms.
Ascent slope
700 m.
Difficulty of the route
Low
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SA5 SA5 - Path of the Centenary Chestnut Trees "Accessible Route"
Located in Las Batuecas- Sierra de Francia Natural Park. This is an ideal path for people with physical disabilities, families or...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot
Length
1.6 kms.
Ascent slope
20 m.
Difficulty of the route
Low
To know more
Teta de Gilbuena BTT Route
Journey
Circular
Way
- By bike (2.5 h.)
Length
21.6 kms.
Ascent slope
418 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PRCSA-15 The Dehesa de Mogarraz
The road descends by a paved track that then returns to the original road of cobblestones, between terraces with cherry trees and...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2 h.)
Length
4 kms.
Ascent slope
300 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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The Way of Los Trasiegos
The first section of the Camino de los Trasiegos sits on a beautiful cobbled road that connects the mountain towns of San Miguel...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (2 h.)
Length
3.5 kms.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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The path of the Honfría
In the surroundings of Linares de Riofrío is La Honfría, a large forest of holly, centennial chestnut, hazelnut, wild cherry, elderberry...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2.25 h.)
Length
7 kms.
Ascent slope
230 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
To know more
The route of Los Lagares Rupestres
The winemaking tradition of San Esteban de la Sierra is evident in the Ruta de los Lagares Rupestres, a circular route of around...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (5 h.)
Length
13 kms.
Ascent slope
290 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
To know more
Trail of the viewpoints of the mountains
The Sierras viewpoints trail is a five-kilometer circular route between Santibáñez de la Sierra and San Esteban de la Sierra, easy...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (1.5 h.)
Length
4.8 kms.
Ascent slope
127 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
To know more
Water Way
A path created with the passage of the centuries and an ideal place to explore a part of the Natural Park Las Batuecas - Sierra de...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2.1 h.)
- By bike (2.1 h.)
Length
6 kms.
Ascent slope
255 m.
Descent slope
255 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PRSA-19 Way Cepeda-Monforte de la Sierra
The route is well signposted however must pay attention to the numerous walk diversions.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (1.5 h.)
- By bike (1.5 h.)
Length
4.8 kms.
Ascent slope
180 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium-Low
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PRSA-18 Way Herguijuela - Fuente Mundo
The route is interesting to watch birds. In both sides of the road we observe pronounced gradients with remains of cork oaks, strawberry...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (0.75 h.)
Length
2 kms.
Ascent slope
120 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PRSA-20 Way circular de Madroñal
The route descends smoothly between orchards and strawberry trees.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (1.5 h.)
Length
5 kms.
Ascent slope
60 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
To know more
Way of las raices
Inside the Sierra de France the explorer will find this Camino de las Raíces, a tour of the art, nature and history of La Alberca,...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2.75 h.)
- By bike (2.75 h.)
Length
8 kms.
Ascent slope
162 m.
Descent slope
162 m.
Recommended
summer
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PRCSA-16 Way of los Rodales
The road passes by an agricultural trek, which takes us through orchards of vineyards and fruit trees, as well as small areas of...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2 h.)
- By bike (2 h.)
Length
6.5 kms.
Ascent slope
80 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
To know more
PRCSA-17 Way of the Peñasco
The route is easy and shows very important natural and archaeological finds.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (1 h.)
Length
2 kms.
Ascent slope
20 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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