Montes Hontanares

Montes Hontanares is a mountain and trail resource in the surroundings of Ayllón, in the northeast of Segovia, associated with the Sierra de Ayllón, one of the eastern foothills of the Central System. In the sources consulted, they are described as an area of forest with accessible trails, integrated in the Micocyl network of mycological exploitation, which indicates a forest landscape with natural interest and public use. The most outstanding feature is its beech and oak forest vegetation, which provides shade, botanical diversity and a mid-mountain environment that is highly appreciated for walking. Because it is a short route, it is of particular interest to visitors who are looking for an easy way out from Ayllón, with a clear view of the mountain landscape and direct contact with a well-preserved forest environment. Its relevance is twofold: scenic, because it is located in the mountainous area of the Sierra de Ayllón, and environmental, because it is part of an area linked to the organized use of mycology. The available information does not include a specific local legend or a specific figure of protection for this resource, so it is convenient to present it as a natural itinerary in the mountains near the town, useful for getting to know the immediate rural environment of Ayllón.