[Women only]: Kayak & Hike, Vía Verde del Alberche

​🛶🌿 Alberche Greenway Hike & Kayak Adventure — Pelayos de la Presa

​Hosted by María José

​Two activities, one great summer day! We'll start with a scenic hike along the beautiful Alberche Greenway, following the old railway line at Embalse de San Juan.

​After a picnic lunch by the river, we'll walk half an hour to enjoy a 2-hour kayak session.

​🥾 Hike first · 🛶 Kayak afterwards

​Distance: 13 km Elevation gain: ~300 m Hiking time: ~3-4h hours Kayak session: ~2 hours

​Difficulty: Easy. Flat trail with no technical sections. Suitable for beginners.

​Trail map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/spain/madrid/san-juan-via-verde-del-alberche-presa-de-picadas

​⏰ Schedule

​8:30 bus 551 bus stop (Cuatro Vientos)

​09:25 Meet at bus stop Pelayos de la Presa

​09:30 Start hiking

​12:30 Picnic lunch

​14:30 Kayak session

​17:20 Return to Madrid Also at 17:50, 18.50,19.50...

​We start early to avoid the heavy Sunday traffic back to Madrid.

​🚗 Transport

​Public bus available from Madrid (Line 551 Cuatro Vientos-Pelayos de la Presa ). 6 € return ticket

​Info: https://www.cevesa.es/horario#page-wrap

​Car sharing available: •⁠ ⁠4 seats available from Laguna Metro/Renfe Station •⁠ ⁠€5 per person (round trip)

​🎒 What to bring

​For the hike: •⁠ ⁠Sports shoes or hiking shoes •⁠ ⁠Hat/cap •⁠ ⁠Sunscreen •⁠ ⁠Picnic lunch and snacks •⁠ ⁠At least 2 litres of water •⁠ ⁠Sunglasses (recommended)

​Important: •⁠ ⁠There are no water refill points along the trail. (Only A bar close ro the kayac activity) •⁠ ⁠Summer temperatures can be very high, so bringing enough water is essential.

​For the kayak: •⁠ ⁠Swimwear •⁠ ⁠T-shirt or sun-protective top •⁠ ⁠Towel •⁠ ⁠Water shoes or closed-toe sandals •⁠ ⁠Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

​Please avoid flip-flops.

​👕 Bring a full change of clothes. It is common to get a little wet while kayaking.

​Kayaks are available for one or two people. Most kayaks are double kayaks. Single kayaks are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

​A waterproof container will be provided for essential personal belongings during the kayak activity. Additional items may be left safely in my car.

​🚻 Facilities

​There are no public toilets directly at the activity area. Natural toilet breaks are possible during the hike if needed.

​There are beach bars and restaurants nearby, but they are usually extremely busy on summer weekends, so please do not rely on them for food, drinks or facilities.

​💰 Cost

​Hiking: Free

​Kayak: 14€/2h per person to be paid online before the activity to the provider.

​https://www.h2oaventura.com/reservar-kayak-2h/

​Please note:

​Your place on the event will only be confirmed once your kayak reservation has been paid for before the 17of June.

​In case of bad weather a refund would be issued

​Group size: Maximum 15 participants.