Pinos Marnes Barranco del Baron Sella de Cau Circuit
Walk through a barranco to Refugio Marnes and then onto the impressive Barranco Del Baron which ends at an old well and ruin. This is followed by an ascent, flat path and steep climb up to the saddle below the Cau. Long path back with excellent views. Small section near the end off piste.
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The grade of this walk is MS/A, which means
MS – Moderately Strenuous: Up to 600 metres ascent and/or no more than 15 km in length with some rough going taken at a reasonable pace.
A – All on good tracks
Nearest town | Benissa |
Directions to start |
From Calpe take the N332 towards Benissa. Before reaching Benissa , 750 meters after the KM 175 post, turn L, signposted Jalon, (CV750). In 100 meters again take the LH road signposted Pinos, (CV749). Drive 8 km to Pinos Restaurant on your RHS. From the 19 km post in Pinos drive 700meters to a bridge. Cross the bridge and immediately turn R onto surfaced road and park (Walk ends here). |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.678307, -0.017166 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 11.80 |
Ascent (metres) | 544 |
Walking time (hours) | 3.50 |
Total time (hours) | 4.50 |
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