The following video shows you where we are planning to go!
The question is will you be joining us?
The proposed date
for our 2013 January Challenge is Saturday 19th January 12th January (new date). We will be starting
early (before sunrise) from Font Moli (behind Finestrat village) and heading off
straight up the Puig Campana mountain via the steep and direct path that follows
the line of scree. However, once we reach a height of approx 1100m we will be
turning left off the path and at this point our walk becomes a grade 2 scramble
as we head up to Roldans Notch itself! After spending a bit of time in the notch
we will be retracing our steps back down to the scree where we will continue up
to the coll. From here those who want to feel that they really have 'Done the
Puig' will head off to stand on the summit, before we all descend via the
traditional route.
All in all it
should be a great day out, and a relatively short walk (approx 13Km) but one
that includes an approximate total ascent of 1500m!!!
Of course the main
thing is that you will get to stand in Roldans Notch - a place where many would
like to go, but few have!
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ReplyDeleteterry says August has been challenge enough - can´t wait for a January one!! x
ReplyDeleteCannot wait..... What is it??
Linda:)
Patience - you'll find out!
DeleteHope you are OK
MHS x
I might be able to enter this challenge if I start to train now..:)
DeleteThe count-down - the suspense - the excitement - the final piece of the jig-saw - the music - the drama of the images - and now the - 2013 CHALLENGE - ROLDAN'S NOTCH - looks okay - a SCRAMBLE - no probs. Need fresh eggs though - THE COLL - ticked that box, but too foggy to see. 13 km - not much in miles - 1500 m. - just another mountain that's there - DO the PUIG - yeah, why not - start time 5am? - Oh No - not good in the mornings these days - what a shame! Good luck to all.
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ReplyDeleteSounds just fine for a younger fitter person, think I might pass, again! Enjoy!
DeleteThanks Mike - we will!!!
Hope you are both OK.
MHS
Do you need any climbing experience or equipment to climb to the notch?
ReplyDeleteIn theory, no - the route into the notch would probably be classified as a U.K. grade 2 scramble. However, if you are thinking of attempting the notch then I would recommend that you either go with someone who has done it before, or if that is not possible, then go with someone who has climbing experience and take some climbing gear with you - if everything goes to plan, you will not need it, but, if it does not go to plan, then you may be very pleased that you have taken it!
DeleteIf you do decide to have a go - GOOD LUCK. let me know how you get on.
MHS