Origin
Destination
Distance
30.20 km
Duration
8.00 h
Difficulty
Alta
Descent
180 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is the queen stage of the Madrid Way, an impressive high mountain traverse that crosses the Sierra de Guadarrama. The path ascends along the historic Roman Road of Fuenfría, in a beautiful pine forest environment. After reaching the summit, over 1,700 meters, it begins a long descent down the Segovian slope. The journey is demanding but the reward is immense: arriving at the monumental city of Segovia, with its Aqueduct, Alcázar and Cathedral, is one of the most unforgettable moments of any pilgrimage.
The stage that unites Cercedilla with Segovia is the heart of the Madrid Route and one of the most beautiful mountain crossings of the Santiago Ways in Spain. The journey focuses on crossing the Sierra de Guadarrama by the historic Puerto de la Fuenfría. The ascent from Cercedilla follows the route of a magnificently preserved Roman road, which winds its way through a dense forest of wild pine. It is an exigent climb but of breathtaking beauty. As altitude is gained, views are spectacular. At the top of the port, 1,790 meters high, the pilgrim finds himself at a historic crossroads. From here, a long descent down the Segovian slope begins. The path follows forest tracks, passing by the Fountain of the Queen in an environment of great tranquility. The final stretch approaches Segovia, and the pilgrim is greeted by the majestic silhouette of the city. Arrival at the feet of its Roman aqueduct, a prodigious work of engineering, is the precursor to the wonder that awaits in its old town: the fairytale Alcázar and the elegant Gothic Cathedral.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Cercedilla o Segovia.
Áurea Convento Capuchinos by Eurostars Hotel Company
Corzo Hotel
Eurostars Plaza Acueducto
Hotel AR Isabel de Farnesio
Hotel AR Los Arcos
Hotel Cándido
Hotel Cetina Palacio Ayala Berganza
Hotel El Rancho
Hotel II Virrey
Hotel Real Segovia
Hotel Rural Costa del Trigo
Hotel San Antonio el Real
Los Arcos
Parador de La Granja
Parador de Segovia
Segovia Sierra de Guadarrama
El Abejaruco
El Señorio De La Serrezuela
Exe Casa de Los Linajes
Hotel Condes de Castilla
Hotel Don Felipe
Hotel ELE Acueducto
Hotel Infanta Isabel by Recordis Hotels
Hotel Rural Casa Cirilo
Hotel Rural El Labrador
HOTEL RURAL LA HUERTA
Hotel Rural Restaurante Las Baronas
Hotel Spa La Casa Mudéjar
Mirasierra
VIZCAINOS GARDEN
Vizcainos Home Away
Hostal la Chata by Vivere Stays
Hotel Corregidor
Palacio San Facundo
San Miguel
The Factory Residence Hall
Hostal Don Jaime I y II
Hostal Plaza
Hostal Residencia Taray
Hostal Segovia
Hostal Vadama
Hosteria Natura
La Posada del Rancho
Acogedor chalet en la Sierra
ÁGORA
Albergue el Hacedor
Albergue Gatera House
AM I Segovia VUT
AM II Segovia VUT
AM IV Segovia VUT
Apartamento en Plaza Mayor de Segovia
Apartamento Puerto de Navacerrada
APARTAMENTOS DELUXE COLLARUBIO en Cercedilla
Apartamentos LA CAÑADA DE OSMA
Apartamentos Megaleon
Apartamentos Noluna
Apartamentos Peñalara
Apartamentos Rosado
Aralso Santa Isabel
Casa Agapito Marazuela
Casa Blanco
Casa campamentos
Casa Cercedilla Montaña Esquí
casa con jardín, 4 habitaciones y mucho encanto en cercedilla
Casa de Aldea
Casa de Navalhorno Valsain
Casa El Barriejo en Campo de San Pedro 8 pax
Casa Pucara
Casa Rosa: terraza con vistas en Cercedilla
Casa Rural El Paloteo
CASA RURAL LA FRESNEDA DE TENZUELA
Casa Rural La Puerta Del Río Lobos
Casa Valsain
Casas Rurales Mi Reja A
Casavillena Apartamentos Turísticos
Casita independiente con jardín y chimenea.
Casita Roja sin cocina
Casona De Navalmedio
El Abuelo Paco
El balcón de Araceli
El Balcón de Siete Picos
El balcón del Poeta
El Balconcito de San Millan
El Balconcito de San Millan II
El Balconcito de San Millán III
El Mirador de Cercedilla - Nueva Apertura
El Mirador Del Alcazar
El Rincon de la Trilla - El Pajar
EL SILENCIO BOUTIQUE ROOM
El Zaguán del Rivero
Espectacular vista en la fuenfria
Estudio romántico en Puerto De Navacerrada
Finca Paraíso Rural
Gran apartamento CON JARDIN a 55 min de Madrid wifi free aparca en la puerta
Hab Urban Hostel
Hospedaje Bar El Gato del Acueducto
Hospedaje La Judería
Hospedaje San Francisco
Hospederia el Fielato
Hostal Aribel Longinos
Hostal Fornos
Hostal Juan Bravo
Hostal La Maya
Hosteria Natura Plaza
Hotel Apartamentos Aralso
Hotel Rural Las Rozuelas
Hotel Rural Los Frutales
HOTEL RURAL SANTUI
Jaza Paraiso
La Candela
La Casa Bonita Cercedilla
La Casita de la Sierra Cercedilla
La Casita de Mani
La Casita de Pedraza
La Casita de Piedra
La casona de Mimi
La Casona y Casitas de Tabladillo
La Centralita de la Abuela
La Cerquilla
La Holandesa
La Parra de Pepa
La Posada Cercedilla
Las Casitas de Bernuy VUT
Loft Puerto de Navacerrada
Luces del Poniente
Mayor 71- El Hostalito
Mikaela Planta baja-con patio
Mikaela Segunda-planta sin ascensor
Mirador de Guadarrama - Luxe design
Monrepos Cercedilla
Posada Peña Pintada by Vivere Stays
Posada Real Convento San Francisco
Refitolería Apartamentos
Refugio del nogal - Cercedilla
Sparza boutique department
Tu Casa San Marcos - Vistas al Alcázar - Ideal estancias tranquilas
Valarya
Via Fera, con vistas a la naturaleza
Villa Don Juan II
VUT Skyline
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