Circuit to Cima Espina
A very varied itinerary that has 3 distinct sectors.
The route starts with the barranco del Carrer Ample, normally dry and with fantastical rock formations particularly in the upper parts.
Then a long walk along the crest of the Rases del Maraco which provides wide panoramas across Els Port. After ascending to a rocky summit we retrace our steps for a while along a ridge to the Rifugio de las Glotes and then descend through forest and along good tracks to return to our start point.
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The grade of this walk is S/B, which means
S – Strenuous: More than 600 metres ascent and/or more than 15km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground.
Nearest town | Horta de Sant Joan |
Directions to start |
From Horta follow the T334 south and cross the T330 and continue on the road south. This varies from a good quality tarmac road to an intermediate quality rough track, but is always navigable. After nearly 9km along the valley floor you reach the parking area at Mas de la Franqueta. Park here. |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 40.867866, 0.308883 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 19.50 |
Ascent (metres) | 602 |
Walking time (hours) | 4.67 |
Total time (hours) | 6.67 |
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