{"id":7997,"date":"2019-01-24T07:33:09","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T06:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=7997"},"modified":"2019-01-24T07:33:09","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T06:33:09","slug":"where-to-go-sledding-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-go-sledding-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to go sledding in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the arrival of winter comes the arrival of snow, which causes dread for some and excitement for others. For lovers of snow sports, the arrival of winter means the arrival of the ski and snowboarding season, with lifts and ski resorts opening for skiing, snowboarding and other snow activities. However, skiing can be expensive, and there is another simple and cheap snow activity you can enjoy without having to have any prior expertise: sledding! When it starts to snow near Madrid, there are a number of places where you can go for a small winter getaway and guaranteed fun for all ages. Today in this article from <\/span>ShMadrid<\/b><\/a>, we\u2019ll be telling you about the best places to go sledding near the Region de Madrid<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Related article: <\/span><\/i>The Best Skiing Near Madrid<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Sledding: fun for the whole family<\/h2>\n
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Snow is not common in Madrid, and when snow does come there’s generally not very much, but close to the capital there are <\/span>mountainous<\/b><\/a> areas where you can enjoy a good <\/span>snow day<\/b><\/a>. Technically, you can grab a sled and go zooming down a hill almost anywhere, but if you want to do it safely and in the best way there are spots specifically dedicated to sledding. The first spots Madrile\u00f1os think of when they want to enjoy the snow is <\/span>Navacerrada <\/b>and the <\/span>Puerto de los Cotos<\/b>. These two areas, located in the Sierra del Guadarrama, are the two closest spots to the city as well as the busiest and most crowded due to their popularity. You can go during the week if you want to avoid the crowds, or over the weekend if you don\u2019t mind sharing the hills with hundreds of other people. When you enter Navacerrada and start heading up the road, you\u2019ll see various spots where families are enjoying the snow and, of course, doing their fair share of sledding. If you don\u2019t currently own a sled, you can either borrow one from a friend or buy one at stores like<\/span> Venta Arias<\/b><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Related article: <\/span><\/i>Adventures in la Sierra<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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The <\/span>Puerto de los Cotos<\/b> is one of the most highly-recommended zones for sledding in Madrid. There are two different main areas; one for small <\/span>children<\/b><\/a> of up to seven years of age and another for all ages. There are also stores at <\/span>Puerto<\/b> where you can <\/span>buy or rent<\/b><\/a> sleds for reasonable prices. Just like at <\/span>Navacerrada<\/b>, it\u2019s better to get there early if you don\u2019t want to have problems finding parking. If you want to stay as far away from crowds as possible and you don\u2019t mind driving a little farther to make that happen, you can head to <\/span>Navafr\u00eda<\/b>, located on the Segovia side of the Sierra del Guadarrama. Navafr\u00eda has a fantastic nordic ski area with lots of ski trails, and while you can\u2019t play in the snow in this ski area, you can sled to your heart\u2019s content in the\u00a0 nearby\u00a0<\/span>\u201cLas Lagunillas\u201d <\/b>recreation zone<\/b><\/a>. There aren\u2019t restaurants or bathrooms directly at the rec area, but you can always head to the Navafr\u00eda ski stop or one of the nearby small towns for sustenance if you need it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Are you excited to spend a day sledding in Madrid?<\/b><\/p>\n

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