The stage of the Ruta Vía de la Plata between Zafra and Villafranca de los Barros runs for approximately 21.5 kilometres, with an elevation gain of 230 metres. It is designed for gravel bikes and is of moderate difficulty, featuring track sections in good condition that alternate with low-traffic minor roads.

The town of Los Santos de Maimona is crossed along the way, and special care is necessary there at the intersection with the EX-364 road, due to low visibility. This point requires careful attention from both cyclists and local traffic. Open landscapes with vineyards and cultivation fields typical of the region predominate along the course, making pedalling a pleasant experience despite the terrain’s waves.

The entrance to Villafranca de los Barros also presents a section on which caution should be exercised, due to the incorporation of rural roads to urban roads with traffic. Although this is not an especially long stage, the accumulated drop and technical points cause it to be rated as moderate. Ideal for those looking for a day of pedalling with a certain challenge within the peaceful context of the Ruta Vía de la Plata.

The stage between Villafranca de los Barros and Zafra, approximately 21.5 kilometres and with an elevation gain of 308 metres, is part of the Ruta Vía de la Plata itinerary and is especially recommended for gravel bikes. This is a day with some physical demands, due to the accumulated drop and some stretches of prolonged climbing, although without relevant technical difficulties.

The tour is mostly on rural roads and agricultural tracks, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. From the beginning in Villafranca, the profile is gaining altitude in a sustained manner, with small drops that allow some energy to be recovered. The natural setting is tranquil, and the route offers good views of the typical Tierra de Barros landscape.

Along the way, you pass Los Santos de Maimona, where it is important to use extreme caution at the intersection with EX-364, a road with little visibility. Care is also recommended upon arrival in Zafra as access to the city is via secondary roads where there may be some traffic. A stage that, without being too long, requires constant pace and attention at crossings.