This demanding stage of the Ruta Vía de la Plata links Alconétar Garrovillas to Cañaveral over 31 kilometres with an elevation gain of 542 metres. It is specially recommended for gravel bikes and requires a good level of physical fitness and experience of long and firm variable climbs.

The route runs along grasslands, rural roads and open landscaped areas with few intermediate service points. One of the most important points on the way is the addition to the N-630 national road, where riders must approach with caution due to an intersection with reduced visibility and potentially fast traffic.

In the final section, the promotion intensifies until you reach Cañaveral, a town that offers basic services and a well-deserved break after a demanding day. The stage combines nature, solitude and physical effort, and is an attractive challenge for riders seeking more intense stretches on the Ruta Vía de la Plata.

This 33-kilometre stage between Cañaveral and Garrovillas de Alconétar is one of the most demanding on the Ruta Vía de la Plata in Extremadura. With a total elevation gain of 545 metres, the route alternates between dirt tracks, rural roads and short tarmacked stretches. It is designed for gravel bikes and physically fit riders.

From Cañaveral, the stage begins with a gradual descent, but it soon gets harder with several spare parts and technical stretches. One of the key points of the itinerary is the addition to the N-630 National Road, where caution must be exercised due to the dangers of the intersection and vehicles travelling at speed. This point requires special attention.

As you make your way to Garrovillas de Alconétar, the landscape opens up to typical Extremadura grasslands across areas of great natural value. You arrive in the town after a final section that is quite demanding, ideal for cyclists looking for a physical challenge in a quiet, low-traffic rural setting.