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A little
bit more than just a walk, the Peņa Roc Scramble should appeal to the
slightly more adventurous. Starting near the end of the remote Val
d'Arc valley (approx 8Km from the village of Sella) and initially
walking up a forestry track to the Paso de los Contadores (the
Counters Pass - used by shepheards in years gone by to count their
flocks as they passed through what was then a narrow gap) where, on
your left the massive lump of rock called Peņa Roc towers above you.
We now leave the track, cross some rough ground and begin our scramble
to the summit - a head for heights is a pre-requisite as the ascent is
very exposed in places. Once on top, a well earned rest gives you the
opportunity to take in the breathtaking 360°
views. We are now on the Eastern end of the Sierra Aitana, looking
down to our right into the Guadalest valley as we begin the optional
ridge walk (a lower path offers an alternative route). We then leave
the ridge to join the path for one final ascent before turning left
and descending a steep but inviting path which leads us
back to
our starting point in the
Val d'Arc
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