Sanchet circuit extended with car shuffle
A fairly long circular walk starting with a steep climb on good paths up the Barranco de Galabdar below the escarpments of Sanxet. Then heads west levelling out until the short but impressive zigzag up the Passet de Golers. Here there is a rocky lookout which makes an ideal lunch stop. Another steep climb to reach the peaceful Arc Valley and the Paso Contador with spectacular views. From here it is downhill (steeply in places) all the way back to the previously spotted car, which will be used to ferry drivers up the hill to the Casa de Dios.
Although this walk can be easily walked as a complete circuit we shorten it, whenever possible, by spotting a car which avoids an uphill walk on a surfaced road.
57% Paths, 43% Tracks
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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 | Polop |
Directions to start |
From La Nucia take the CV70 towards Guadalest and Benimantell. Go to the KM38 sign continue a further 0.7km and turn sharp left up a concrete surfaced road. Drive approx 2.7kms to a junction with a chained track going up right. (Our return route). Spot a car here if possible. Continue up the road for approx. 2km. and park by the Casa de Dios (Painted Blue in 2011). |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.625052, -0.170460 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 13.60 |
Ascent (metres) | 700 |
Walking time (hours) | 4.50 |
Total time (hours) | 5.50 |
Recommendations or Restrictions |
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