During this day we will carry out various activities to welcome autumn in the surroundings of the picnic area of ​​the old Baños de Montemayor train station:

10:00 a.m. Hiking Route "Welcome Autumn".

It includes a tapa at the end for those registered who complete the route.

Departure at 10:00 from the Baños de Montemayor Bus Station.

???? October 4 – Welcome Autumn Route

The Autumn Welcome Route returns with its three main components: nature, heritage and great panoramic views of a landscape marked by different communication constructions: roads, paths, railway lines, tunnels and old routes that connected this territory for centuries.

7 kilometers that we will walk in a calm and enjoyable way, as is already a tradition in this Welcome to Autumn.

📅 Activity information

Day: October 4.
Time: 10:00 pm.
Meeting point: Baños de Montemayor bus station (opposite the gas station).

📍 Highlights of the tour

• Baños de Montemayor railway station.
• Silver Green Way and old railway route.
• Silver Route and Roman road.
• Self-illuminated tunnel of the Green Way.
• Church of Santa María de la Asunción.
• Santa Catalina Auditorium.
• Brief visit to the Ethnographic Museum of Baños de Montemayor.
• Panoramic views of Baños de Montemayor and the Béjar corridor.
• Baños River Gorge.
• Chestnut forests and meadows of ash and oak trees.

???? What will you experience in this experience?

• You will discover how different roads and means of transport have historically crossed this territory, from the Silver Route and the Roman road to the old railway.
• You will walk through the Vía Verde de La Plata, traveling along part of the old railway line and passing through its unique self-illuminated tunnel.
• You will learn about some of the most representative elements of heritage of Baños de Montemayor.
• You will observe the contrast between chestnut trees, ash and oak groves and the surrounding mountain landscape.
• You will enjoy Panoramic views of Baños de Montemayor and the Béjar corridor.
• You will explore the surroundings of the Baños River GorgeDiscovering how water, forests, and human activities have contributed to shaping this landscape.

⚠️ Recommendations

• Low difficulty. 80% of the route is flat or downhill. Easy trails. SUITABLE for children used to walking. NOT SUITABLE for people with reduced mobility or physical problems.
• Footwear specifically designed for walking on trails.
• Recommended walking sticksespecially on the steepest sections and if the ground is wet.

(I.e. Technical data (estimated)

Total distance: 7 km

Cumulative positive elevation gain: 304 m

Accumulated negative elevation gain: 303 m

Maximum altitude: 818 m

Minimum altitude: 677 m

For organizational purposes, free registration has been established from the September 28th until October 2nd or until places are filled (150 places available) so that attendees can take advantage of this interesting and entertaining experience. La Free registration is done here.

13:00 h. Presentation of the "Welcome to Autumn" Award.

This award is given to individuals or groups who have helped to bring recognition to the Magical Autumn festival and the Ambroz Valley. In previous years, the award has been given to people like Manolillo Chinato, to local women's associations, and to autumn festival contributors such as Marce Forillo and Carlos García.

In this edition we present the "Welcome to Autumn" award to Esther Aragón, an enthusiastic collaborator of autumn through the organization of urban sketchers meetups, in recognition of her collaboration year after year with Magical Autumn.

13:30 h. Musical entertainment by "DJ Moe".

14:30 PM. Music: Alberto Moreno performing Rumba.