Aitana Ridge Circuit from Partagas
The walk up to the narrow pass of the Fat Man’s Agony provides superb panoramic views and passes two Neveras (ice pits). It has the added interest of an exciting scramble through the pass which, once negotiated, opens up different panoramic views to the South. Crossing the ridge offers all the rewards of being on top of the highest mountain range in the Costa Blanca.
The walk is mainly on good tracks and mountain paths. The scramble through the pass requires some agility.Being high it can be cold and snowy in winter. Isolated shade in summer. Some mud soon after rain.
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The grade of this walk is S/A, which means
S – Strenuous: More than 600 metres ascent and/or more than 15km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
A – All good tracks.
Nearest town | Benifato |
Directions to start |
From Restaurant Venta de Bonifato (just before Benifato). Drive 300 metres towards Confrides and take sharp LH road up towards Benifato village. Take 2nd R tarmac road. (With sign to Fuente Partagas on wall). Drive 3 ¼ km up tarmac road to its end at Partagas. Ample parking. |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.657767, -0.241871 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 12.10 |
Ascent (metres) | 690 |
Walking time (hours) | 4.00 |
Total time (hours) | 5.25 |
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