Sanchet Circuit for small group with limited parking
A very good circular walk introducing the eastern end of the range and two of the six main passes, Collados Sanxet and Llam. Views of stunning cliffs, a glimpse of the Buddhist Colony, visit to a large farmhouse, high up and spectacularly sited. This is also the starting point for the optional ascent of Sanxet, (1184m). Like many circuits it is almost as successful done the other way round which has the difference of an easier but less interesting start followed by a rather long haul up to Collado de Llam.
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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 | Polop |
Directions to start |
From La Nucia drive along the new CV70 road towards Guadalest and Benimantell. Go to the KM38 sign and continue for a further 0.7 km and at the start of a cutting turn off L up a concrete surfaced road. Drive approx 2.7 kms, to the junction with a track going up right with chain across. |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.632595, -0.175266 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 9.00 |
Ascent (metres) | 426 |
Walking time (hours) | 2.50 |
Total time (hours) | 3.25 |
Recommendations or Restrictions | Only limited parking available |
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Awesome walk. Short enough to do before lunch with BIG scenery.