Cercedilla to Segovia (10.24 miles / 16.51 kms) So, today was the big day, or what is the biggest challenge on the Camino Madrid, climbing and crossing the Puerto de la Fuenfria (pass) over the 1,796m (6,106’) mountain top that has an eight degree, five mile long, steep uphill climb, and then fifteen downhill miles …

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Manzanares el Real to Cercedilla (14.51 miles / 23.36 kms). Last night I told Rosa and Ray I wanted to eat breakfast at 8:00, and served in bed. Well, not really, but I did make it later than I wanted because I wanted to enjoy the guest room, and of course sleep later because I …

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Tres Cantos to Manzanares el Real (16.96 miles/27.31k) Today is Friday and my first day on the Camino de Madrid. I left for Madrid Tuesday morning, and arrived Wednesday, but my departure was not without some excitement, or should I say stress. I broke the number one rule for hikers, which is to get your …

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