The Scrambles of Picatxo (Cim La Sella) & el Miquelet

This route, incorporates up to 5 individual scrambles totaling several hundred meters. A short road walk and a quiet country lane leads to the small wooded ridge with its distinctive “Camels Humps”. Here, tracks and paths lead via a circuit over Penya Roja (optional) to reach the fine rock ribs on the flanks of Miquelet and Picatxo. Where you may choose whichever combination you wish to do. Once embarked upon some of the scrambles would be difficult to escape from! Picatxo is more a buttress than a ridge, the route is therefore more complex. A rope may be preferred for route on Miquelet. There are several wide ranging view points.

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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	Pedreguer
Directions to start	From the N332 turn at km194 into Pedreguer. Almost immediately as you enter the outskirts, before reaching a Masymas, park on the side of the road in Av. de Joan Carles 1. There are signposts for the “PR-V 440” walks beside steps going through a wall at the side of the road.
Start point (Lat/Long)	38.801600, 0.040400 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	8.30
Ascent (metres)	630
Walking time (hours)	3.5
Total time (hours)	6
Recommendations or Restrictions	Note: Timings and distances are subjective and are for the inclusion of all the scrambles. But will vary depending on use of ropes etc and the number of options you include! British scrambling grades are numbered rising in difficulty 1-2-3 & 3S (with + or – where appropriate the S is for Serious) An approximate comparison is:- Route, A=2. B=1. C=3S. D=2-. E=1+ The scrambles and descents from Picatxo and Miquelet can be slippery and awkward if wet after rain or if dew is laying on the ground.