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Travesía Puerto de La Ragua - Refugio Vivac El Doctor. 1

Travesía desde el Puerto de La Ragua al Refugio Vivac El Doctor.

Also in Almería, Spain

Hiking Difficult

Distance
11 km
Ascent
368 m
Descent
386 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
10˚
Travesía Puerto de La Ragua - Refugio Vivac El Doctor. 1 Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between January and February. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 11 km, 368 vertical metres of ascent and 386 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Salida desde el Puerto de La Ragua por el sendero que lleva hasta el Refugio del Toril, desde este subiremos hasta el Cortijo de Los Bartolos continuando por el sendero hasta llegar a la Lagunilla Seca, desde aquí descenderemos hasta el Refugio Vivac El Doctor.

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and February

Features

  • Alpine
  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Wild flowers
  • Water features