tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481877493482877442024-03-24T16:32:25.181-07:00Costa Blanca Mountain WalksJean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-11826281385065486392013-07-18T05:36:00.000-07:002019-07-21T05:27:56.278-07:00WELCOME TO OUR SITE<span style="font-size: large;">Our site is dedicated to the documentation of mountain walks in and around the Costa Blanca region of Spain. Our maps are the most up-to-date available and are continually being updated.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Everything on this site is free: We derive no financial benefits.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We do our best to insure that all </span><span style="font-size: large;">information is correct but all use of same is </span><u style="font-size: x-large;">AT YOUR OWN RISK</u><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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View our <a href="http://hickersdictionary.blogspot.com/">WALKER'S DICTIONARY</a> for clarification of terms used.<br />
MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND BASIC TERMS (path, track,col,etc).<br />
A compass is sometimes necessary to follow walk instructions.<br />
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Let us know if updates are necessary. Send comments to:<span style="color: black;"> <a href="mailto:hallbobandjean@aol.com">hallbobandjean @ aol.com</a></span><br />
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For those who use a GPS, most walks have GPS file to use along with detailed description herein included. There may sometimes be slight differences between written notes and GPS track as it<br />
is sometimes too difficult to describe in writing what is a slightly better route to follow.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">IMPORTANT NOTES </span></strong><br />
All times quoted are <u><strong>walking times only</strong></u> and include no break time.<br />
These times are quoted to help gauge distances between reference points.<br />
Times are based on average walking speeds. As a general rule, if you stop for lunch and <br />
have a coffee/banana brake, add approx. 30 % to arrive at a total walk time.<br />
Walk descriptions now show % of walk completed based on walk time.<br />
Regardless of your speed, this should give you a good idea of where you stand overall. If you have been walking for 3 hours and you have reached the 50% mark, you still have 3 hours of walking left.<br />
Think before printing notes - the fewer pieces of paper you carry on your walk the better.<br />
Printing the actual walk description (which usually starts on page 2) on both sides of paper saves stumbling with multiple sheets while walking. To more easily follow notes, it's a good idea to<br />
mark where you are in the notes as you walk, either with a marker or (easier) with small tear on<br />
edge of sheet. Also get in habit of referring to map when in doubt.<br />
<b>Don't overstep your abilities. <u>Walking in Spain can be dangerous</u></b>.<br />
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<b>DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN CAR(S)</b>.<br />
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<b>PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FOLLOWING OUR WALKS.</b><br />
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<strong><span style="color: yellow;">WALK RATING</span> </strong><br />
Rating walks is difficult to do as each term means different things at different fitness/experience levels. We recommend you start with a walk rated as<span style="color: yellow;"> <span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">E </span>or<span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;"> M</span></span> to understand our rating criteria.<br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><strong>W</strong></span> <strong>WALK IN THE PARK</strong>: A new category for Sunday walks for anyone, maintained normally by municipalities.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: yellow;">E</span> EASY : Less than 4 1/2 hrs. and less than 200 Mtrs. ascent.</strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: yellow;">M</span> MODERATE : Less than 12 Km and less than 400 Mtrs. ascent.</strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: yellow;">MS</span></strong> <strong>MODERATE / STRENUOUS</strong> : <b>More than 12 Km and less than 600 Mtrs. ascent.</b><br />
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<strong><span style="color: yellow;">S</span></strong> <strong>STRENUOUS</strong> : <b>More than 15 Km</b> <b> less than 800 Mtrs. ascent.</b><br />
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<strong><span style="color: yellow;">VS</span> VERY STRENUOUS</strong> :<b>More than 20Km or more than 800 Mtrs. ascent.</b><br />
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<strong><span style="color: yellow;">SCR</span> SCRAMBLES</strong>: This implies the need for handholds to ascend/descend steep rock pitches which could include exposed sections.<br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><b>X</b></span> Experienced walkers only.Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-29637327934738477782013-06-03T23:30:00.000-07:002018-02-02T13:09:48.568-08:00SERRELLA RIDGE - End to End<br />
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<strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;">THE SERRELLA RIDGE is our favorite walking area. </span></strong><strong><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;">Walks
including Pla de la Casa,Malla del Llop, Facheca/Famorca circuit</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;">, and The Ghosts among others
are all must dos.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;">The ridge end to end is a fabulous walk, certainly
worth the car shuffling necessary. Allow 9 hours to </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">be on the safe side. It would be worthwhile to bring
along some of the mentioned walks as rescue points in case of bad weather or
sore muscles.</span></span></span></strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16434387">Click here for GPS track</a><br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&authuser=0&mid=1GbT_MlsUfEklz7fVEJa-8_Gpn9o&ll=38.71938108046127%2C-0.3177613202071825&z=15">Google map to start</a>Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-48185806447370888022013-04-12T01:35:00.000-07:002017-02-16T03:49:48.287-08:00Penyo Roc<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 30.2pt; tab-stops: right 496.15pt;">
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along long forgotten old tracks </span>and paths, through secluded valley and up a 45 minute scramble to summit of Penyo
Roc, followed <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">by a leisurely return
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span></b> 13.5km <b><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING
TIME</span></b> 4 1/2 hrs.<b><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b>
750 mtrs.<b><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b> </span>S/SCR X<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNuY5Jlz9iNqSe4fkxhrwUsbW_2AN6COPLMZsSfPJj-WVk7-PPILNTwlANcYCx45A?key=cUV6VVJTZl8ydjlLZGJGS2dhUkg4NmhHRzR3M2Vn">Click here for photos</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16433504">Click here for GPS track</a><br />
<a href="http://drive.google.com/open?id=1xzjEOc-W1YoFNikaqYPQZguV_BA&usp=sharing">Google map to start</a></div>
Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-39220877635164924962013-03-21T03:14:00.000-07:002019-04-02T06:54:48.684-07:00Cordilleras Ridge Circuit from Benichembla<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">If
you have already done the Cordillera Ledge walk (a must walk) this walk is a
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Rather
than walking along the lower ledge, this walk rises to the summit for a four
kilometer </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">of
ridge walk before descending and returning to Benichembla via the Cocoll air
strip.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Starting
from Benichembla it begins with a very steep 45 min. ascent by road and very
rough </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">tracks.
Most of the ascent is at the beginning of the walk.</span></div>
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of the times and distances have been estimated and will be confirmed a later
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<b><span lang="EN-US">DISTANCE</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 15km</span><span lang="EN-US"> – <b>WALKING TIME</b> 41/2 hrs- <b>ASCENT</b> 700mtrs. – <b>GRADE</b> S</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<a href="https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/cordilleras-ridge-circuit-from-benichembla-34348098">Click here for GPS track</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17wVbX-fjrLhlpvOAqAAC83zxYTIgSAlD/view?usp=sharing">Click here for map and directions</a>Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-70394020470906752752013-03-19T08:16:00.000-07:002017-04-02T08:25:27.202-07:00CAVAL VERDE RIDGE CIRCUIT FROM BENIMAURELL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Caballo Verde Ridge :
often referred to as the "Caball Vert" ridge. According to the map
the real name is the <b>Sierra del Penyo Roig</b> (Range of the red rock) The
Caballo Verde is actually the eastern most part of this 6km long ridge); also
called the "Serra del Penyal de Laguart"</span></h4>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">DISTANCE</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> 6.3km.- <b>WALKING
TIME</b> 2hrs- <b>ASCENT</b> 400mtrs.- <b>GRADE</b> M<i><span style="color: red;"> </span></i></span></span></div>
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Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-63455469035302916132013-03-19T01:50:00.000-07:002019-03-23T04:36:49.757-07:00Jalon - Serra de Besa Circuit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An easy walk with one main ascent. The<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ascent<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>reaches the ridge of Serra de Besa. Except for the short distance at beginning on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>track, the rest of the walk is all on
excellent path greatly improved in 2019.<br />
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<b><span lang="EN-GB"> DISTANCE 8.0</span></b><span lang="EN-GB">Km - <b>WALKING
TIME</b> 2 hrs – <b>ASCENT</b> 250 Mtrs. - <b>GRADE</b>
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<a href="https://www.relive.cc/view/rt10004045120">Click here for RELIVE view of walk</a><br />
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<br />Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-83829615725685890472013-03-13T03:42:00.000-07:002019-03-25T00:15:49.604-07:00FORADA RIDGE CIRCUIT FROM AL PATRO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wonderful ridge walk with lots of views and history. The walk starts with nice<br />walk through two old villages followed with visit to ruins of mountain top<br />castle of Benissili. The ridge passes by (and over for the brave) a forat (hole through the mountain) and (as an extra detour) a visit to a cave house.</h4>
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<b><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span> </b>12.3 km. - <b><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 3.5 hrs. -<span style="color: yellow;"> <b>ASCENT</b></span> 700mtrs. <b><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b>
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Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-36028355163344895432013-03-12T10:52:00.000-07:002017-03-31T02:14:11.737-07:00Fontilles Orba Castle Circuit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-US">A moderate/ strenuous walk mainly on good tracks and paths with one
unavoidable steep scramble. Not all the paths are well marked so some path
finding skills are necessary. The route takes us around the interesting
Fontilles leper colony, founded in 1902. This is a peaceful, spiritual place
that warrants a separate visit. There is an information centre on the grounds.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The first scramble takes us up the
little tossal north of the Fontilles centre. The climb rewards us with
spectacular views of the colony buildings and the impressive wall that encloses
them.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The longer version (14km. 700Mtrs)
includes trap to Campell and climb to Orba castle. Decisions as to which
version </span>to take can be taken en route. The
shortest route is 9.8Km.</div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Murla-Campell-Fontilles-Orba Castle-Murla :
14Km. 700Mtrs</span></div>
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Sports
centre-Campell-Fontilles-Orba Castle-Sports centre: 13.5Km. 680Mtr</div>
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Murla-Fontilles<i>-</i>Murla :
10.2Km. 420Mtrs</div>
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Sports
centre-Fontilles-Sports centre: 9.8Km. 410Mtrs.<i> </i></div>
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<a href="http://drive.google.com/open?id=1WQwVVuw3X2njU7M8D3vuLj6BHvo&usp=sharing">Google map to Sports Centre</a><br />
<a href="http://drive.google.com/open?id=1dhIIoHXgVzwKpyn7mWKLAZFMidE&usp=sharing">Google map to Murla parking lot</a></div>
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<b><u>GPS TRACKS</u></b><i> </i></div>
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<a href="http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16911070">Fontilles Orba Castle from Sports Centre</a><i> </i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16911023">Fontilles Orba Castle from Murla</a> </i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16907646">Campell Fontilles Orba Castle from Sports Centre</a></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16907639">Campell Fontilles Orba Castle from Murla</a></div>
Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-25344134008405982013-03-12T07:23:00.001-07:002019-03-16T01:35:43.799-07:00EYE OF MONTGO<br />
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<strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">This
challenging walk has many interesting features. The start with 1 ¼ km walk on
lovely path beside the sea </span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">to cave down
at water level (side trip down and/or view through hole from top). This is
followed by a grueling walk up </span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">steep, good
paths, then an easy flat stroll across the Plana to the remains of eleven
windmills, previously used to grind wheat. An optional return path follows, but
the best part of the walk and its’ major raison d’être would be missed if you
don’t continue to the Eye of Montgo, quite a strenuous climb but worth the
trouble.</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> 14km – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4hrs - <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b> 500 mtrs - <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> S</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-79548195522817845382013-03-12T01:55:00.000-07:002017-02-16T05:05:37.588-08:00Trasero de Caballo<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Starting
with a riverbed walk of 1 ½ km, over Col de Gaga and return </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">via a mix of mozarabic trails and interesting riverbed. Due to overgrown
sections, may be difficult to follow.<b> </b>Shorts
are not recommended. Best done using </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">GPS track as some ways are a little vague. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: yellow;"> </span><b><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span> </b>11.5km<b>. - <span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 3 ¼ hrs<b>. -
<span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span> </b>400 mtrs<b>. - <span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span> </b>M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-65978991905178360052013-03-06T01:38:00.000-08:002017-01-31T02:10:21.902-08:00PINOS BERNIA CIRCUIT (FOR GPS USERS ONLY)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This walk would be a little difficult to describe in detail so we have decided to only show map<br />
and the GPS track for use by those who use a GPS.<br />
This<span style="color: yellow;"> 13.5Km. 460Mtr.</span> Walk is not difficult, no scrambles, but very much worth the walk.<br />
It starts by wandering down to a dry riverbed, up a few rather rough paths to the Bernia circuit<br />
path, over to the Bernia campground, then back to Pinos over mainly good paths but ending<br />
with a bit of rough (new) paths.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">DON'T be
mislead by short length of walk. It starts with a flat kilometer warm-up but
once</span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"> the ascent begins the going gets tough. The rewards are splendid views of
the Jalon valley </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">on the way up and
panoramic views of surrounding mountains from the Tossal summit.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This is a
good walk to test map and directions
reading skills. The scrambles do have a bit </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">of exposure </span>but are
quite simple for experienced walkers.</div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Due
to a herd of bulls frequently creating new paths, the correct path to go from <b><u>G</u></b> to <b><u>H</u> </b> on the
map may change. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span> </span></b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7.4
km. - <b><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 2 1/2 hrs. - <b><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b>
430mtrs. <b><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b> M Scr</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8-UJTEnF3RYdWY4UDJjQmJRVmc/view?usp=sharing">Click here for map and directions</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-86952350012032968702013-03-05T01:35:00.000-08:002017-03-24T04:42:33.637-07:00FONTILLES CIRCUIT FROM MURLA<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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<span lang="EN-US">A moderate walk mainly on good tracks
and paths with one unavoidable steep scramble. Not all the paths are well
marked so some path finding skills are necessary. The route takes us around the
interesting Fontilles leper colony, founded in 1902. This is a peaceful,
spiritual place that warrants a separate visit. There is an information centre
on the grounds.</span></div>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The steep unavoidable
scramble (with good foot and hand holds) takes us up the little tossal north of
the Fontilles centre. The c</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">limb rewards us with spectacular views of the colony
buildings and the impressive wall that encloses them.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: yellow;">WALK SPECS:</span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: yellow;"> </span><b><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span> </b>10.2 km. - <b><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 3 hrs.<span style="color: yellow;"> </span> <span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span> 420mtrs. <b><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b>
M Scr.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">This
is an extended version of our Castell Granadella Circuit. It starts at Cumbre Del
Sol, elevation of 190 meters, with a pleasant flat track walk before descending
on a surfaced (concrete) track to reach the costal path.( <i>Although we prefer to avoid surfaced roads this one is all downhill and
offers the opportunity to focus on the superb views instead of our feet.</i>)
The beautiful costal path is a little exposed in places but a couple of chains
have been placed to aid the walker. A side trip to visit the ruins of Castell Granadella (<i>a horseshoe shaped building, which was once
part of the Valencia Costal defence, that dates back to 1739</i>) is followed
by a steep climb to the Mirador de Levant.
After this rather arduous climb we descend once again first by track and then a
nice path to reach the bottom of a Barranco . A long stretch along the barranco
floor before a sting-in-the-tail climb out and back to our outward track.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: yellow;">WALK SPECS: DISTANCE</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> 10.4km. <b><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 3 hrs. <b><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b> 480mtrs.<b><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span>
</b>M/Scr<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TqmxiCxvbNc/U2E2y8itFDI/AAAAAAAAkcc/RlvcU0ZsR0k/s1600/IMG_0405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TqmxiCxvbNc/U2E2y8itFDI/AAAAAAAAkcc/RlvcU0ZsR0k/s1600/IMG_0405.JPG" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN-GB">A moderate walk with two main ascents. The
second, more difficult of the two, can be avoided by taking the indicated short
cut making an easy version. The walk across the ridge first offers fine views
of the cultivated Jalon area and then the beautiful secluded area of Les
Murtes. The second ascent follows the Barranc Murtes to a small delightful hidden
valley.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The ascent of Talai (optional) is a new path (2014) and
therefore rough, but worth the climb. Then on to the Coll de Rates. The descent
from Coll de Rates is via the Camiano de Xalo a Tarbena. In days gone by this
was a major route but nature has taken its course and now looks more like a path. We leave it in favour of a
very nice path below the ridge of Serra de Besa back to the start.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: yellow;">STATS: DISTANCE</span> </span></b><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: x-small;">13Km <b><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A8pCdwBD_rQ/U2EsuwzjjiI/AAAAAAAAkcM/AWIk5f7RrYI/s1600/IMG_5284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A8pCdwBD_rQ/U2EsuwzjjiI/AAAAAAAAkcM/AWIk5f7RrYI/s1600/IMG_5284.JPG" width="320" /></a>This exciting walk combines
part of the well know Bernia Circuit
route with the ascent of the west summit. Our version of this walk starts at
the Bernia Restaurant. Although a shorter walk than our <b>Bernia West Summit Circuit</b>, this walk spends more time walking the
ridge and requires a bit more care and skill. Part of the way (from <span style="color: yellow;">A</span> to <span style="color: yellow;">B</span> on map) is very rough
steep scree.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The best way across the ridge to
the west summit is waymarked. The ridge
traverse is exciting and involves a few interesting scrambles, the toughest of
which are now made easier with the aid of chains and ropes. Reaching the summit
is rewarded with extensive views and a sense of accomplishment. The descent, however, is not a walk in the
park. It requires more scrambling with chain and rope followed by a steep,
often loose surfaced path (more scree) back down to the Fort.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Although quite strenuous, there are no <a href="http://hickersdictionary.blogspot.com/search/label/VIRTIGUOUS">virtiguous</a> parts. The rewards are definitely worthwhile.<br />
Although walking time is only 4 hours, the views and points of interest warrant reserving 6 hours to complete walk. The views are among the best you’ll find.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 10.8km – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4hrs - <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b> 772 mtrs - <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> S</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<strong>PLA de la Casa</strong> is the highest of the peaks which make up the magnificent Sierra de Serrella - the handsaw of mountains which flank the north side of the Guadalest valley. Seen from the valley floor they appear to be a vertical impenetrable wall of rock. But there are several routes which negotiate the ravines and slopes, making use of ancient livestock trails and paths hewn out by men who would scale the peaks to make use of the snow wells. The routes have been established over centuries and this one starts in the village of Facheca (Fageca). The climb alternates from gradual to steep but is rarely punishing and constantly stimulating. The views on reaching the narrow plateau close to the summit would melt the soul of all but the most hardened individuals.<br />
Much of the route follows the PRV- 182 path and is waymarked.<br />
For those who want to skip trip up to plateau, an alternate circuit walk is described.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">9.5km <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 31/4-4hrs <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>600mtrs <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b> S</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Starting from the landing strip of
Cocoll, this walk brings you along the beautiful Cordilleras </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Ledge in a clockwise direction back
towards Benigembla. Once there, a steep climb leads to </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">a stretch of the Col de Rates circuit
path before heading up to and along the ridge of the Cordilleras, </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">mainly on animal paths but quite clear
and ,with occasional peeks at map, you will eventually have landing </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">strip back in view and good paths
leading you back to your car(s).</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: yellow;">DISTANCE</span> </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">13
½ km. <b><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 4 ½ hrs. <b><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b>
820mtrs. <b><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b> VS</span></div>
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Jean & Bob Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676338603619241237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648187749348287744.post-47898930960866989042012-09-11T03:14:00.000-07:002017-02-16T01:02:23.381-08:00EL MIRABO CIRCUIT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good walk on well established paths with optional trip to summit of Mirabo.<br />
Just long enough to do before lunch at restaurant Bon Aire in Benichembla.<br />
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</b>2 – 2 ½<b> hrs</b> <b><span style="color: yellow;">A</span><span style="color: yellow;">SCENT</span>
</b>420mtrs<b>. <span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span> </b>E/M</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: small;">Sierra Olta is a massive isolated lump of rock that is detached from the
even more massive Sierra Bernia to its <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">NW</b>.
Walking around this often-sheer rock, some 600 meters high above the sea level
close by, is an impressive experience. There are excellent views of Calpe and
Penon Ifach, also along the rather pretty coast towards Benidorm, and then of
the Sierra Bernia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Calpe lies at its <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SE</b> foot and, also being close to the
main N332, the walk is easy to reach. So it is a very popular walking area with
a variety of paths, well signposted. The ascent to the summit is steep but
manageable. The summit is an area of fissured sharp rock and ankle-supporting
boots with thick soles are essential for this.</span> </span></span><br />
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10.0km <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 2 3/4 hrs <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b> 490mtrs <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">GRADE </span><span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">M</span></span></span><br />
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This is a particularly satisfying and interesting walk once the possible obstacle of accessibility to the start is overcome. It is a high level walk both snowier in winter and slightly cooler in summer. The non stop succession of views is superb and on a really clear day the islands of Formentera and Ibiza are visible some 100 km to the ENE. Font Tejo (Dels Teixos) is a delight, particularly on a hot day as it combines a north face, shady trees and cool water (not for consumption). A hut in which to shelter generally seems to be open and makes it a very pleasant place to wait while the less relaxed of the party climb the summit. The ascent of Cerro de Parados from here is fun and not too arduous and rewarded with vertiginous views and an optional short “ridge scramble” to the W. Subsequent visits to the<span style="color: yellow;"> </span><a href="http://hickersdictionary.blogspot.com/search/label/NEVERA"><span style="color: yellow;">nevera</span></a> and Morro Blau are interesting and there is the challenge of pathfinding to and from Font Major to come. At the end the cave (ice pit?) is curious and well worth an “end of walk” push.<br />
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This could be made into an easier, but still very satisfying, walk by missing out the summit and taking the shortcut described in notes.<br />
A local bar would create perfection but Castells and Tarbena are not far.<br />
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This challenging walk has many interesting features. The start with 1 ¼ km walk on lovely path beside the sea to cave down at water level (side trip down and/or view through hole from top). This is followed by a grueling walk up steep, good paths, then an easy flat stroll across the Plana to the remains of eleven windmills, previously used to grind wheat. The return path passes the Torre de Gerro before returning to your seaside parking and close by bars<strong>.</strong><br />
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8km – <span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIM</span>E 2 ½ hrs – <span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span> 245 mtrs. – <span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span> M/scr</span></strong><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">This
is a beautiful walk along <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the old mule
paths from Bolulla that supplied the Castle.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">While
surfaced roads reach almost to the col below the Castle it is well worth
tracing the old path which is now cut by tracks and roads but there are still
four well defined sections of mule path to enjoy and the intervening stretches
of road are short.<br />
At the col below the castle is the start of a there and back walk to castle on
fairly rough path (where one can be found) well worth the trip at least once.<br />
The return to the bar Era includes tracks and a mule path through pine woods.</span></span><br />
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7.3km <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">WALKING TIME</span></b> 2-3 hrs <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">ASCENT</span></b> 325-500 <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;">GRADE</span></b> E - M(with Castle)</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8-UJTEnF3RYUk5WVUdHalZTNHM/edit">Click here for map and directions</a> or <a href="http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8-UJTEnF3RYTVZUZDNWY285NEU/view?usp=sharing">Click here for just map</a></span></span><br />
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rough, through nice barranco,interesting grape vineyard and along old track
where many eras (old wheat thrashing fields) can be seen. Shortcuts are noted
on map to turn walk into walk/lunch at one of many</span> <span style="font-size: small;">nearby restaurants</span>.</span><br />
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