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Despeñador Peak – Pic del Frare loop from el Xorret de Catí

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Despeñador Peak – Pic del Frare loop from el Xorret de Catí

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Despeñador Peak – Pic del Frare loop from el Xorret de Catí

04:45

12.5km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.68 km for 31 m

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Parking

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2.36 km

Despeñador Peak

Highlight • Summit

Summit access chimney, a fun alternative to the traditional trail.

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4.26 km

Steep Gully to the Via Ferrata

Highlight • Gorge

the gully down to the vía ferrata

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4.36 km

The ridge gives absolutely stunning views, especially when you walk it uphill - the reverse of what we did today. Make sure to wear proper hiking shoes, as the slanted slates make it hard on your feet and ankles.

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5.43 km

Crest of Vertical Rock Plates

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great experience to walk the entire Crest over the vertical plates-a bit tricky and hard on your feet. Some impressively built cairns along the ridge.

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8.79 km

Start of Barranco de Badallet

Highlight • Gorge

the first section of the barranco runs through the woods. After crossing the road, you descend further down into the riverbed via a steep descent along a rock wall

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11.3 km

Horse Chestnut

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is advisable to visit it at the beginning of May to see it in its maximum splendor. A joy.

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12.4 km

Cyclists' Monument at Xorret de Catí

Highlight • Monument

It is an emblematic place, if you are a lover of road cycling. It is one of the most demanding and challenging ports in Spain, being included several times in …

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

2.16 km

992 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.56 km

2.17 km

303 m

235 m

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

25°C

11°C

0 %

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Despeñador Peak – Pic del Frare loop from el Xorret de Catí

Second Chimney

Despeñador Peak

Steep Gully to the Via Ferrata

Pic del Frare

Crest of Vertical Rock Plates

Start of Barranco de Badallet

Horse Chestnut

Cyclists' Monument at Xorret de Catí

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