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Pico Fraile

  • Author: TrailExplorer

Pico Fraile

This adventurous walk goes through the beautiful valley of the Rio Fraile and then takes a short and steep climb to the Pico Fraile. The route continues over the ridge of Era Virrey and then begins the steep descent to the Rambla De La Molinera.

Distance: 6.5 km.

Time: 2h30.

Grade: Moderate.

Type: Circular.

Gps Track: Yes.

Route description: Yes.

Wheelchair: Not suitable.

Dog: Not recommended.

Height gain: 336 meters.

Trail: 100% unpaved.

Marking: White-Yellow PR-CV236.

Hiking shoes recommended.

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Rio Fraile.

From the starting point you walk through the beautiful valley of the Rio Fraile. Along the way you will encounter some natural pools such as the Charco Del Roso, Charco De La Tosca and Charco Fraile. The route then leaves the path next to the river and crosses the river. Depending on the water level, this can be adventurous. After the crossing you start the tough climb to the Pico Fraile. To overcome the section through the Churlit fire corridor you sometimes need your hands without it becoming really dangerous. You immediately recognize the Pico Fraile by its irregular shape. You arrive at a viewpoint from which you have a beautiful panorama of the surroundings. You continue through low bushes to the Era Virrey firebreak on the ridge. After a long stretch over the ridge you start the steep descent through low bushes where a little sense of orientation is required. Eventually you arrive at the dry riverbed of the Rambla De La Molinera. You climb out of the riverbed via a secured chain to return to the starting point.

Rio Fraile

Download PDF for route description and map.

Depending on the water level, some caution is required when crossing the river.

Long trousers are recommended for the descent to the Rambla De La Molinera.

To get out of the riverbed of the Rambla De La Molinera there is a secured passage with a chain.

Map & Poi's.