Tossalet del Castellet (El Cao) anticlockwise
A very pleasant walk to the summit of El Cao via barranco de les Cadiretes, returning along the ridge with spectacular views of the Jalon valley and the coast.
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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 | Jalon |
| Directions to start |
Follow CV 750 from Jalon towards Benissa. After km8 turn first right towards entrance to Lady Elizabeth School (signposted Collegi Internacional). Park on road. |
| Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.728489, 0.015935 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
| Length (km) | 9.00 |
| Ascent (metres) | 490 |
| Walking time (hours) | 3 |
| Total time (hours) | 4.25 |
| Recommendations or Restrictions | None |
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The path up the side of the Barranc is getting very overgrown and unpleasant. Don’t wear shorts! The rest of the route is fine with great views across the Jalon valley.