Barranco del Infierno extended circuit “The Bull Run”

A demanding mountain excursion with many ups and downs including a steep rocky ramp ascending up to the slopes of the Mediodia and a corkscrew descent through immense boulders to re-join the classic Barranco del Infierno circuit.

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The grade of this walk is VS/C/Scr/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.
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	Fleix
Directions to start	From Sagra take the CV715 towards Orba. Before Orba turn R onto the CV 721, signed Fontilles that takes you to Fleix. Drive through the village and just before you leave turn L into a car park opposite the school. From Parcent take the CV715 towards Orba. This road by-passes Orba to the L and when you get to the island turn L onto CV718 signed La Vall de Laguar. This road then joins the CV 721 to Fleix and park as above
Start point (Lat/Long)	38.778179, -0.110122 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	17.00
Ascent (metres)	1010
Walking time (hours)	4.25
Total time (hours)	6.00
Recommendations or Restrictions	A route for experienced mountaineers only!