Ferrer Ridge from Alcalali
A challenging ridge walk with great views to the summits all around. You will need a good head for heights.
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The grade of this walk is S/B/Scr/X, 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.
Scr – Scrambling: This implies the need for handholds to ascend steep rock pitches with a sense of exposure to vertigo and where a slip could lead to a serious accident.
X – Experienced walkers route: the route requires considerable stamina and/or significant scrambling skills on rough, steep or exposed sections.
Nearest town | Alcalali |
Directions to start |
From the car parking near the cross roads in Alcalali of the CV750 and the CV720 follow the road towards Parcent. 0.7km along this road and just after crossing a bridge, turn L towards the Ermita de San Juan. Follow around bends and go straight ahead at the first cross-roads. At the next cross turn R and keep ahead until there is a water channel beside you on the RHS. At the next fork, turn slightly L and a short way ahead turn L and follow this road until just past a villa on the LHS called Casa Mia. Park on the RHS in the olive grove just below a track. (space for 4/5 cars) |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.731152, -0.043587 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 11.00 |
Ascent (metres) | 730 |
Walking time (hours) | 3.25 |
Total time (hours) | 4.25 |
Recommendations or Restrictions | Good scrambling ability and a head for heights is required for this route. |
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