PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A EXPLORER TOUR, NOT A REGULAR TOUR:

Explorer tours are new routes I am trying out for the first time, this means I am following a route I have on my hiking GPS, route descriptions and all the info to be able to do this tour. 

But unlike all my regular tours, I have not done it myself yet. There is a chance we might do some kilometeres more, there might be parts we cannot do, or unexpected obstacules. But you still have a guide, transport, insurrance and most likely a great time, but you need to be sure footed, quite fit, and have a bit of an adventure spirit.

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EXPLORER TOURS ARE ALWAYS SPECIFIED AS SUCH AND ALL OTHER TOURS ARE WELL KNOW TOURS

This time we will do a quite demanding route from Istán to the SIerra Blanca:

ISTÁN - BARRANCO DEL RÍO MOLINOS - CERRO DE LA FULANEJA

Intense and very mountainous route around Istán. I strongly recommend wearing long trousers. On the circular route, we first walk on the right side in search of the gorge. Along the gorge we find all kinds of markings that help us find the most comfortable way.

We approach the mountain range we want to climb. At the beginning the brush is high, tearing and makes it difficult to get through, but with patience it gradually disappears the higher we get. You always have to watch where you put your feet because sometimes you step on the undergrowth and can't see the ground anymore. I also recommend taking sticks of any kind.

The difficult terrain soon comes to an end and we walk over stonier and more comfortable terrain to the summit. Once at the top, the view is excellent and we begin a hike along or near the rope until we reach a summit in the distance.

Just a few metres above the summit we have a good view of Istán and its surroundings. Now the descent begins. There are a few small spots in the undergrowth, but they are rarely seen. Most of the descent is hardly complicated.

We reach a path. This leads to a path and this in turn leads to a tarmac road that takes us to the source of the river Molinos, where we enjoy fresh, pure water. A few metres further on, the path ends where it began.

Difficulty

 high - 11,5km - 5 hours 

Differences in altitude

11.55 km, ↑↓947 m

Essential to bring

Good walking shoes, long trousers! Sun and rain protection, sufficient water and food.

Pick-up times

Estepona: 8:30
Marbella 9:00

Expected return

19:00

Price: 50€

Included

Hiking guide, insurance and transport to the starting point and back.

Not included

Food and drinks

Prior registration is essential