Bivouac of the Five Lagoons. Sierra de Gredos

In this mountain trip we will do a circular route that will take us through Navalperal de Tormes to Garganta del Pinar and the Five Lagoons where we will set up our bivouac to spend the night.A spectacular place where to enjoy an exciting night at the heart of Sierra de Gredos.This impressive glacial cirque takes its name for the presence of 5 lagoons called: Cimera, Galana, Mediana, Brincalobitos and Bajera. The next day we will pass by the famous Portilla del Rey and we will start our way down through Gargantón to reach Navalperal de Tormes where we will finish our active getaway.PROGRAMMEDay 1. Navalperal de Tormes-Five LagoonsThe starting point Will be the Tormes River, in Navalperal de Tormes to go into the Garganta del Pinar, in the north face of Sierra de Gredos and one of the best routes to enter the heart of the alpine Central Massif. After a short break to photograph the famous Majalaescoba lagoon, we will face the last ascent to reach the Five Lagoons Cirque, where we will find abundant fresh water and beautiful meadows to spend the night.Distance 12 km Ascent +900 m -50 m Day 2. Five lagoons-Navalperal de TormesWith the first lights of day, we will have breakfast and we will start our way towards Portilla del Rey. From this magnificent fortification we will recognise the crests and summits like Gutre, Picurucho, Cabeza Nevada, La Galana, El Ameal de Pablo or Almanzor. We will go down through Gargantón to get to the village of Navalperal de Tormes where we will finish our route.Distance 16 km Ascent +386 m - 1265m