Route to Mount Ocejón, from Majaelrayo to Valverde de los Arroyos, northwest of Guadalajara, through the Ayllón massif.
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Grupos
desde 1 hasta 10
Duración
1 dia
Dificultad
Nivel 2
This route is one of the usual routes to ascend to the summit of Ocejón: starting from Majaelrayo, climbing Peña Bernardo, and after reaching the Perdices pass, continuing along the summit ridge to Ocejoncillo, from where a final push will take us to the 2,048 m peak of Ocejón.
The descent follows the usual route to reach Valverde de los Arroyos, passing over the Chorrera de Despeñaelagua waterfall.
€55 per person
Each group is composed of a maximum of 10 participants. If the minimum number of 4 participants per day is not reached, the activity will be canceled, and the booked participants will be notified at least 3 days in advance.
The ratio will always be 1 guide per 10 participants.
A place is considered reserved once 100% of the activity fee has been paid.
Includes:
-Accident insurance and guides.
-Qualified mountain guide.
Not included:
-Transportation
-Meals and drinks.
ACTIVITY CANCELLATION
See conditions at condiciones generales de actividades
Natural Values
Ocejón is composed of slate and quartzite, which between Majaelrayo and Peña Bernardo is covered with holm oaks. As you ascend, the oak disappears, giving way to heather and bearberry. The southern ridge that culminates in Ocejón is an example of a slate ridge, with significant drops on both sides. On the descent, the Despeñaelagua waterfall stands out, originating from a folding of quartzites that, upon rising, created a step down which the waters cascade.
Cultural Values
Ocejón is one of the most symbolic peaks of the Central System, and of course of the Ayllón massif. For the people of Alcarria, it is their most emblematic peak, despite not being the highest in the province, an honor that goes to the Wolf. Numerous legends have developed around this summit, so representative for the people of Guadalajara. Furthermore, the Alcarreño Mountain Club traditionally sets up a Nativity scene every year at Christmas.
The Ayllón mountain range, being located off the beaten track, has retained much of its rural character. Its black architecture, based on the use of slate as a construction element, is particularly noteworthy. This "architecture without architects" or "traditional architecture" is closely connected to the natural environment in which it develops, adapting to the surroundings and landscape with original and functional construction solutions.
The black architecture of northern Guadalajara uses the most readily available materials, such as slate for roofs and quartzite for walls, with several distinct areas based on the solutions provided. Today, we value the beauty of "black" houses, tainas, and sheds, which, in the immediate past, for the locals, were simply the solution to their housing and employment problems.
Hiking boots. Hiking pants, fleece, and a rain jacket. Preferably a jacket made of Gorotex or similar fabrics. Gloves, a hat, and sunglasses. A small backpack (minimum 25L) with a 1.5-liter water bottle, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.
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