Guided tour to discover, with José Antonio Sánchez, the chestnut groves used for basketry. Difficulty level (8 km).

Nature, tradition and autumn landscapes

The Basket Makers' Route winds through ancient paths and oak forests, a route that combines nature, tradition, and autumn landscapes. The trail follows the Green Way and the old route of the Silver Route, passing through chestnut groves that for decades provided poles and wicker for the region's basket makers.

📅 Activity information

Day: 25 October.

Time: 10:00 h.

Meeting point: Montemayor Baths Boulevard Building.

(I.e. Highlights

• Green Way and Silver Way
• Panoramic views of the Béjar corridor
• Oak and chestnut groves

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• The chestnut tree and its traditional use.
• Artisanal basketry.
• The ecology of the oak forest.

⚠️ Recommendations

• High difficulty. Suitable for people accustomed to mountain hiking. Sections of trails are rocky and wet, with a slight incline.
• Mountain footwear and appropriate clothing.
• Caution on wet terrain. Walking sticks recommended for some sections.

(I.e. Technical data

Approximate duration: 3 hours.

Prior registration required here since October 20, 2025.

Limited places (50 people). 

Below you can enjoy all the activities included in the Autumn Wellness program at the Boulevard Building.

The proceeds from the registration fees for this route will go to AFEAVA (Association of Families and Patients with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias of the Ambroz and Trasierra Valley and Tierras de Granadilla).