Sierra de Guadarrama

Mountain huts in Sierra de Guadarrama

Mountain Huts & Shelters

This collection features essential mountain shelters across the Sierra de Guadarrama, ranging from the guarded Refugio Giner de los Ríos in the heart of La Pedriza to remote wilderness huts like Cueva Valiente. The list includes stone bivouacs, high-altitude alpine huts, and village hostels. These structures provide vital refuge for hikers, with some offering specific amenities like fireplaces, weather protection at viewpoints, or proximity to major climbing routes and natural springs.

Mountain Huts & Shelters — Map

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A

Refugio Giner de los Ríos

Guarded mountain refuge in the central area of La Pedriza. It serves as a base for climbing and hiking, situated in a region of significant geological interest.

B

Mirador de Lucio

Stone weather shelter and observation point providing panoramic views over the surrounding mountain landscape.

C

Refugio de Puente Negro

Basic stone hut located near the Puente Negro area.

D

Refugio de la Fuente de los Guijos

Basic mountain hut situated near the Guijos spring.

E

Refugio de Cueva Valiente

Free wilderness hut equipped with a fireplace, located near the summit of Cueva Valiente.

F

Refugio La Salamanca

Wilderness hut providing basic shelter in the Salamanca peak area.

G

Hostal Rural El Caño

Rural hostel offering standard accommodation and Wi-Fi in a mountain village setting.

H

Albergue Casa de la Cueva

Mountain hostel providing group accommodation and basic facilities for hikers.

I

Refugio de los Pastores

Traditional shepherd's shelter repurposed for mountain hikers.

J

Cueva-vivac

Natural rock shelter and bivouac site used by hikers for overnight stays.

K

Refugio Cumbres

Basic stone shelter located at high altitude along the mountain ridges.

L

Vivac Peña Vaqueros

Mountain bivouac site providing basic shelter near the Peña Vaqueros rock formation.

M

Vivac del Peñotillo

Rock shelter and bivouac located near the Peñotillo peak.

N

Vivac

Basic mountain bivouac site for wilderness camping.

O

Refugio de las Tabladillas

Basic shelter located in the Tabladillas area of the mountain range.

P

Refugio de Bercellana Alta

Alpine hut providing high-altitude shelter in the Bercellana region.

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