Buddhist Colony Circuit from Rincon de Pepe

An excellent circular walk, not too hard, or long or high, which encompasses views and aspects of both sides of the range. Passing through the narrow Paso Contador (much enlarged since the days when sheep could be counted singly as they passed). Spectacular views of the Sierras Bernia and Aixorta to the east and the Arc valley leading to Sella to the west.

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The grade of this walk is MS/B, 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.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground

Nearest town	Guadalest
Directions to start	From La Nucia drive along the new road CV70 towards Benimantell to the restaurant & bar of Rincon de Pepe on the RHS near Km 35 which is about 2 km past the house on the left with a big snail on the roof’. Park in the ample car park.
Start point (Lat/Long)	38.653863, -0.177548 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	11.30
Ascent (metres)	595
Walking time (hours)	4.5
Total time (hours)	5.5
Recommendations or Restrictions	None