
The Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema
Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves Natural Parks, Genal and Guadiaro valleys
Cicerone Press
2nd Edition
Published on 14. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-78631-243-3 (ISBN)
Description
A guidebook to 32 walks near Ronda and Grazalema in Spain's Andalucia province. Exploring the striking scenery of the region's mountains and valleys, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options to suit most ambitions and abilities.
Walks range from 4 to 16km (2-10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1-5 hours. They are divided between three parts, covering Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves, the Genal and Guadiaro Valleys, and Sierra de Grazalema.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping
- GPX files available for download
- Information on refreshments and access
- Advice on walking bases, including Ronda, Grazalema and neighbouring 'white villages' (pueblos blancos)
- History, geology, plants and wildlife and local points of interest
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Kendal
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Laminated cover
With flaps
Illustrations
96 colour photos + 33 maps
Dimensions
Height: 171 mm
Width: 114 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
256 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78631-243-3 (9781786312433)
Schweitzer Classification
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Guy Hunter-Watts
The Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema
Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves Natural Parks, Genal and Guadiaro valleys
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2nd Edition
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Guy Hunter-Watts
The Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema
Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves Natural Parks, Genal and Guadiaro valleys
Book
01/2018
Cicerone Press
€25.90
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Persons
Guy Hunter-Watts lived and worked in Andalucia for over 30 years. After studying at the universities of Santiago and Salamanca, he taught English in South America before moving to the Ronda mountains where he led guided walks for almost 25 years. His work as a walking guide and freelance journalist took him to many corners of the planet including India, Namibia, Tanzania, Latin America and Mongolia. Sadly, Guy passed away in 2023.
Content
Map key
Overview map
Author and amp;#39;s preface
Introduction
The three regions
Plants and wildlife
Geology
Andaluc and amp;iacute;an historical overview
When to go
Getting there and getting around
Accommodation
Eating out in southern Spain
Language
Money
Phones and wi-fi
What to take
Maps
Staying safe
Using this guide
Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves
Walk 1 Puerto de Cauc and amp;oacute;n circuit via El Tajo de la Caina
Walk 2 El Pe and amp;ntilde;on de los Enamorados circuit
Walk 3 Los Sauces circuit via La Cueva del Agua
Walk 4 El Burgo circuit via Puerto de la Mujer
Walk 5 La Torrecilla circuit via Puerto de los Pilones
Walk 6 Ronda Gorge circuit
Walk 7 Ronda southern circuit via the Tajo del Abanico and the Virgen de la Cabeza chapel
Walk 8 Ronda Old Town historical circuit
The Genal and Guadiaro Valleys
Walk 9 Cartajima eastern circuit via Parauta and Igualeja
Walk 10 Cartajima circuit via Pujerra and J and amp;uacute;zcar
Walk 11 Alpandeire circuit
Walk 12 Estaci and amp;oacute;n de Benaoj and amp;##xe1;n to Estaci and amp;oacute;n de Jimera de L and amp;iacute;bar
Walk 13 Estaci and amp;oacute;n de Benaoj and amp;##xe1;n to La Cueva de la Pileta
Walk 14 Estaci and amp;oacute;n de Jimera circuit
Walk 15 Cortes de la Frontera circuit via Los Pinos
Walk 16 Cortes de la Frontera southern circuit
Walk 17 Benarrab and amp;##xe1; circuit via Genalguac and amp;iacute;l
Walk 18 Gauc and amp;iacute;n circuit
Walk 19 Montejaque circuit
The Sierra de Grazalema
Walk 20 Grazalema northern circuit
Walk 21 Grazalema southern circuit
Walk 22 Grazalema to Benaoc and amp;##xe1;z
Walk 23 The Pinsapar of Grazalema
Walk 24 Puerto de las Palomas circuit via the Coros peak
Walk 25 Villaluenga circuit via Navazo Alto and Bajo
Walk 26 Ascent of El Torre and amp;oacute;n
Walk 27 El Gastor circuit via Lagar and amp;iacute;n and Las Grajas
Walk 28 El Gastor circuit via Huerta Lagar and amp;iacute;n
Walk 29 The Garganta Verde
Walk 30 Algodonales circuit via El Canalizo
Walk 31 Zahara de la Sierra circuit
Walk 32 Benamahoma circuit
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful contacts
Appendix C Accommodation
Appendix D Glossary
Appendix E Further reading
Overview map
Author and amp;#39;s preface
Introduction
The three regions
Plants and wildlife
Geology
Andaluc and amp;iacute;an historical overview
When to go
Getting there and getting around
Accommodation
Eating out in southern Spain
Language
Money
Phones and wi-fi
What to take
Maps
Staying safe
Using this guide
Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves
Walk 1 Puerto de Cauc and amp;oacute;n circuit via El Tajo de la Caina
Walk 2 El Pe and amp;ntilde;on de los Enamorados circuit
Walk 3 Los Sauces circuit via La Cueva del Agua
Walk 4 El Burgo circuit via Puerto de la Mujer
Walk 5 La Torrecilla circuit via Puerto de los Pilones
Walk 6 Ronda Gorge circuit
Walk 7 Ronda southern circuit via the Tajo del Abanico and the Virgen de la Cabeza chapel
Walk 8 Ronda Old Town historical circuit
The Genal and Guadiaro Valleys
Walk 9 Cartajima eastern circuit via Parauta and Igualeja
Walk 10 Cartajima circuit via Pujerra and J and amp;uacute;zcar
Walk 11 Alpandeire circuit
Walk 12 Estaci and amp;oacute;n de Benaoj and amp;##xe1;n to Estaci and amp;oacute;n de Jimera de L and amp;iacute;bar
Walk 13 Estaci and amp;oacute;n de Benaoj and amp;##xe1;n to La Cueva de la Pileta
Walk 14 Estaci and amp;oacute;n de Jimera circuit
Walk 15 Cortes de la Frontera circuit via Los Pinos
Walk 16 Cortes de la Frontera southern circuit
Walk 17 Benarrab and amp;##xe1; circuit via Genalguac and amp;iacute;l
Walk 18 Gauc and amp;iacute;n circuit
Walk 19 Montejaque circuit
The Sierra de Grazalema
Walk 20 Grazalema northern circuit
Walk 21 Grazalema southern circuit
Walk 22 Grazalema to Benaoc and amp;##xe1;z
Walk 23 The Pinsapar of Grazalema
Walk 24 Puerto de las Palomas circuit via the Coros peak
Walk 25 Villaluenga circuit via Navazo Alto and Bajo
Walk 26 Ascent of El Torre and amp;oacute;n
Walk 27 El Gastor circuit via Lagar and amp;iacute;n and Las Grajas
Walk 28 El Gastor circuit via Huerta Lagar and amp;iacute;n
Walk 29 The Garganta Verde
Walk 30 Algodonales circuit via El Canalizo
Walk 31 Zahara de la Sierra circuit
Walk 32 Benamahoma circuit
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful contacts
Appendix C Accommodation
Appendix D Glossary
Appendix E Further reading