Barrancos Gallistero and Encaina
An entertaining scramble up a barranco before climbing over the flanks of Cocoll and returning via a second barranco.
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The grade of this walk is S/C/Scr, which means
S – Strenuous: More than 600 metres ascent and/or more than 15km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
C – More 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.
Nearest town | Benichembla |
Directions to start |
Drive from Benigembla towards Castell de Castells on the CV720 to first bridge (km 4.5), cross bridge and park on other side on tarmac parking area (LHS). |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.750619, -0.157928 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 10.00 |
Ascent (metres) | 740 |
Walking time (hours) | 4.50 |
Total time (hours) | 5.50 |
Recommendations or Restrictions | Moderate scrambling ability needed. |
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