Gravel · Saucelle, Castilla y León Moderate

MTB in Arribes from Saucelle: Camino del molino de la Luisa (Centro BTT de Saucelle, R7)

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In short: Circular gravel route of 36.1 km and +594 m starting and finishing in Saucelle (Salamanca). It's moderate and will take you about 2 h 50; its hardest kilometre is at 7.2 % and 87 % is track or trail.

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Distance: 36.1 km
Elevation gain: +594 m
Max altitude: 683 m
Hardest km: 7.2 %
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated time: 2 h 50 min

6 water fountains within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

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0 km18.0 km36.1 km

682 m

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Surface

Tarmac 13 % Track 83 % Trail 4 %

Mostly track: good for gravel or a mountain bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

The longest route of the Centro BTT de Saucelle, in western Salamanca, inside the Arribes del Duero Natural Park. You set off from the village and ride along tracks between dry-stone walls, holm oaks and olive trees, then drop towards the gorges of the Duero, the border with Portugal, before climbing back up to the plateau. This is a proper mountain route: the descents to the river and the climbs back have steep gradients and loose ground, so bring a bike with good grip and brakes in good shape.

Get water and food in Saucelle before you leave; don't count on fountains along the way. The best time is spring and autumn: in summer the Duero canyon gets very hot and in winter the mud on the tracks makes the descents tricky. Follow the waymarks of the MTB centre and respect the livestock and the gates: leave them as you find them.

Track based on the signposted route in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL licence). The signs on the ground come first.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (signposted route of the Centro BTT de Saucelle) (ODbL).

Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.

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