How to drive the unpaved road to Pico del Nevero?
Pico del Nevero is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.211m (7,257ft) above sea level, located in Spain.
Where is Pico del Nevero?
The pass is located on the border of Segovia province (in Castile and León region) and the Community of Madrid, in the central part of the country, within the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.
Is the road to Pico del Nevero unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. It features some brutally steep sections (up to 21%).
How long is the road to Pico del Nevero?
Starting from Puerto de Navafría, the road to the summit is 2.6 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 377 m and the average gradient is 14.5%.
Is the road to Pico del Nevero open year-round?
Set high in the Sierra de Guadarrama (mountain range of the Central System), high winds blow here all year long. The drive is recommended from late spring to early fall, since you´ll go through mountain roads where there is often snow.
Is the road to Pico del Nevero worth the drive?
Along the way there are several ruined constructions from Spanish Civil War. The summit is considered to be one of the best viewpoints in the Sierra de Guadarrama and the panoramic view offered by the summit is truly spectacular, with stunning views of Peñalara, Cuerda Larga and Bola del Mundo peaks.
Pic: José Ramón