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A mountainous landscape with red rock formations and autumn-colored trees. 1
A chestnut tree with a partially open chestnut in its center, surrounded by green leaves and a backdrop of red rock formations. 2
A canyon with a prominent red rock formation and a tree in the foreground. 3
A red rock canyon with a small cave entrance and green vegetation at the bottom. 4
A group of people walking on a dirt path towards two prominent red rock formations. 5
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Activity location

  • Las Medulas Natural Monument
    • Las Medulas, Spain, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mundileón
    • 4 Calle Villa Benavente
    • 24004, León, Castilla y León, Spain

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What you can expect

  • Pick-up at 07:30. Excursion to the site of the Marrows, excavated by the Roman gold mining, monument of humanity. And to complete the day visit the city of Ponferrada, monumental town with its Templar castle

Activity itinerary

Las Medulas Natural Monument

  • 10h
  • Admission ticket included
We leave León towards Las Médulas, located about 25 km from Ponferrada. Las Médulas, declared a World Heritage Site, were mines where the Romans extracted gold through the “montium ruin” process during the 1st and 2nd centuries, which was sent directly to Rome. In the first part of the visit we will go to the reception center for visitors to Las Médulas to see the 15-minute documentary about Las Médulas, at the end of it we will follow the guide to the outside to begin the visit. The visit is guided and is done on foot, it lasts 2 hours. (Clothing and footwear are recommended for field). During the tour we can admire the effect caused on the mountain after exploitation, as well as the extraction process. After finishing the visit, they will take you to Ponferrada capital of the Bierzo region, there you can enjoy free time, rest, eat and stroll through the city at your leisure. Do not forget to get to know the brilliantly preserved Templar Castle, the Basilica of the Virgen de la Encina or the Monastery of Santa María de Carracedo. Ponferrada hides corners with a lot of charm! At 5:30 p.m. I return to León.

Location

Activity location

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    Las Medulas Natural Monument
    • Las Medulas, Spain, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mundileón
    • 4 Calle Villa Benavente
    • 24004, León, Castilla y León, Spain