Black truffle hunting and tasting in the Alto Tajo region
Highlights
- Join a professional truffle hunter and his dogs on a hunt for black truffles
- Learn the traditional technique for harvesting truffles without damaging the soil or the fungus
- Round off this 2-hour experience by treating your taste buds to a little tasting session
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Why Freedome
Cancelación gratuita
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Precio mínimo garantizado
El mismo precio que reservando directamente. Sin comisiones.
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Asistencia los 7 días
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Full description
Have you ever seen a truffle-hunting dog track down gastronomy’s ‘black diamond’ underground?
On this two-hour experience in the Serranía de Cuenca, Alto Tajo or the Sierra de Albarracín, we’ll join a professional truffle hunter and their four-legged friends as they search for this coveted fungus. We’ll learn the secrets of truffle farming and sample this delicacy fresh from the ground.
What we will do
We’ll meet 10 minutes before the booked time at the meeting point, which, depending on the weather , could be in the Serranía de Cuenca, Alto Tajo or the Sierra de Albarracín. There we’ll be welcomed by our host, a passionate local truffle hunter, alongside his ever-present truffle-hunting dogs – the real stars of the day.
Accompanied by them, we’ll head into the truffle plantation to get down to work. As we walk amongst the holm oaks, the guide will reveal a wealth of fascinating facts about the black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) , from how its price fluctuates weekly at the market to the secrets surrounding its underground cultivation. Very soon, the highlight of the day will arrive: we’ll watch the dogs mark the ground with their prodigious sense of smell and observe the traditional technique used to extract this prized fungus with the utmost care.
To round off the morning on a high note, we’ll enjoy a small tasting of freshly harvested black truffles, served on a slice of toast drizzled with olive oil. This brings to a close our two-hour session of learning and truffle hunting in the heart of the countryside.
Who it is aimed at
This experience is suitable for everyone aged 6 and over.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
It is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility, as the route follows unpaved nature trails.
Pets are allowed, provided they do not interfere with the truffle dog’s work (you must give advance notice of their participation) .
Other information
Important: The exact meeting point may change depending on the weather. You will need to contact the organisers in advance to arrange the exact location.
The activity takes place during the winter months, from December to February, Monday to Sunday at 09: 30.
This is a shared group tour, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 participants.
Free parking is available at the meeting point. There is no public transport to the area; you must travel by your own vehicle.
Recommended clothing
- Thermal clothing, a warm coat, a hat, gloves and a scarf.
- Hiking boots or closed-toe walking shoes
Don't forget to bring
Water
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Peñalén, Guadalajara
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
