From Valencia: Peña Cortada Private Hiking Day Tour Private Hike to the Peña Cortada Aqueduct
ID: GYG424370-O-849415
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the historic Peña Cortada Aqueduct and the surrounding La Serrana and Chelva neighborhoods with a private, full-day hiking tour, including bus transportation from Valencia and a local guide.
After 50 minutes of driving we will get to Calles - the beginning of our trip. First, we'll have a coffee in a local bar and start the hike. The initial 3 kilometers are a very gentle ascent until we get closer to the aqueduct. Here we will start going up the single track trail, while gaining a bit more elevation. Thankfully, this ascent is quite short and soon we will be at the Peña Cortada aqueduct. The path takes us straight through it, as we make our way through the tunnels carved out in rock. Eventually we will get to the bridge - the most impressive part of the aqueduct, which we will cross to get to the other side.
The second part of the hike will take us through Chelva. We will get first views of the town when we leave the aqueduct. Chelva has an interesting history, with three old historical neighborhoods (Moorish, Christian and Jewish) being its distinct characteristics. We will get to walk the winding streets of the town and learn about its history.
The final part of the hike goes along the Tuéjar river. As we leave Chelva, we will descend towards the river and take the path that follows it all the way back to Calles. This will be a nice contrast to the beginning of the hike. The arid mountains surrounding Peña Cortada aqueduct are quite different to the lush vegetation down in the valley. Finally, we will have a post-hike drink in Calles and return to Valencia.
Highlights
- Feel the wind on your face as you hike across the towering Peña Cortada Aqueduct
- Enjoy private, air-conditioned bus transportation and knowledge of a local guide
- Pass through narrow mountain tunnels and across gravity-defying bridges
- Explore the diverse La Serranía district and Arab Quarter of Benacacira
- Learn about Ruta del Agua's history, development, and economic impact
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is approximately 6 hours long, with 14-15 km of intermediate-level hiking
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Privately guided hike
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
