Cotos Pass – Zabala Refuge loop from Los Cotos

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Cotos Pass – Zabala Refuge loop from Los Cotos

Moderate

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Cotos Pass – Zabala Refuge loop from Los Cotos

03:17

7.75km

430m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

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232 m

Cotos Pass

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This well-known port in the area has a length of more than 15 kilometers. The first part is smooth and stretched out and the second very constant and homogeneous, with …

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875 m

Mirador de la Gitana

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On the slope to the left appears the Cubero spring, dry or frozen for part of the year, and shortly after, where the mountain track turns to the left, the …

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2.63 km

Mountain refuge near the Laguna Grande de Peñalara, with spectacular views of the surrounding area. It's worth returning from the lagoon to the reserves, passing through the refuge—the views won't disappoint.

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4.27 km

Two Sisters Trail

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This trail is not the hardest in the Guadarrama mountain range, with a reasonable elevation gain, but it is one of the most emblematic since it allows access to the …

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