ACTIVE WEEKEND
| LA TINENÇA DE BENIFASSÀ NATURAL PARK |
We’ll follow a hiking route through the Tinença de Benifassà Natural Park, representing an excellent opportunity to discover the most unspoiled inland landscapes anywhere in the Valencian Community, with forests that seem like they belong in other latitudes and incredible views of this historic region’s iconic limestone mountains.
SCHEDULE
Viernes
Guided tour
Stop-off in the gorgeous village of El Ballestar. Guided tour around the Iberian village of La Morranda. Accommodation in the village of El Boixar.
Sábado
Interpretative route
Setting off from the village of Fredes, we’ll head towards the mythical and historical Portell de l’Infern trail, which offers views across magnificent landscapes and moors that were once ancient mule and donkey tracks. As we pass through monumental pine forests and negotiate tremendous cliff tops, we are highly likely to catch a glimpse of griffon vultures and wild goats.
Total distance covered on foot: 15 km
Approximate duration: 7 hours
Difficulty: High
Lunch in the heart of nature
We’ll prepare a delicious lunch made up of locally-sourced products, comprising an opportunity to get a taste of the local culture through its gastronomy.
We’ll then resume the route
We’ll descend until we reach the El Salt ravine, before ascending once more to Fredes via the magnificent El Salt de Robert 30-metre-high waterfall, which is home to an indigenous crab reserve. The route will pass by the sources of the iconic Sénia River, which marks the border between the ancient Christian kingdoms of Valencia and Catalonia and passes through forests of yews, holly trees, oaks, maples, ferns and mosses.
Domingo
Orienteering circuit
Our expert orienteerer will introduce you to the world of orienteering. With a packed lunch in your bag and a map and compass in your hand, you’ll complete an outdoor orienteering circuit on the outskirts of the idyllic village of El Boixar.
Total distance covered on foot: 5 km
Approximate duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Pastry workshop
After enjoying a ‘slow’ lunch of locally-sourced ingredients in the house-refuge, you’ll then take part in a traditional pastry workshop. On that day, you’ll go back to your accommodation with your own homemade pastry.
Includes:
- 2 night half-board accommodation. Seasonal produce with a vegetarian/vegan option.
- 1 guided tour around the Iberian village of La Morranda.
- 1 interpretative route around the La Tinença de Benifassà Natural Park.
- 1 orienteering activity.
- 1 lunch including locally-sourced produce.
- 1 picnic with locally-sourced products.
- 1 ‘slow’, seasonal meal.
- 1 pastry workshop.
- Photographic reports of the experiences.
- Accident insurance.
Minimum/maximum group size:
- From 2 to 20 people.
