Azafor/La Safor, L’ Orxa, Riu Serpis circuit

A challenging,interesting and varied walk including a Nevera, woodland paths, a Font, a cave, an historic bridge, a castle, a beautiful gorge, old railway tunnels, a waterfall, extensive views and tranquil riverside.

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The grade of this walk is VS/C/X, which means
VS – Very Strenuous: More than 800 metres ascent and/or more than 20km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
C – More than half the route on rough ground.
X – Experienced walkers route: the route requires considerable stamina and/or significant scrambling skills on rough, steep or exposed sections.

Nearest town	Villalonga
Directions to start	From CV680 in Villalonga near Mercadona roundabout, take exit on R (Av. Blasco Ibanez) then at next small roundabout across onto Via Pista continue for approx. 3 kms. and just after a large quarry park near PR/Via info board.
Start point (Lat/Long)	38.875321, -0.243352 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	24.50
Ascent (metres)	1075
Walking time (hours)	6.5
Total time (hours)	7.5
Recommendations or Restrictions	Section * /* can be car shuttle to make a less demanding day (shortens by 3.7km /380mtr.ascent) the Cim is also optional.