Overview
Grade: C
Total time: 1 hour
Climbing time: 20 mins
Approach time: 30 mins
Exit time: 25 mins
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Length: 141m
Total elevation: 100m
Altitude: 1,073m
Climbing the Via Ferrata Xorret de Catí (grade C) offers a fantastic intermediate-level experience in the beautiful mountainous landscape near Alicante, Spain. This moderately challenging route is well-equipped with a continuous safety wire, numerous iron rungs, and ladders, ensuring a secure ascent while providing an exhilarating feel of exposure. As you climb, you'll gain significant elevation, rewarding you with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and the Mediterranean beyond on clear days. The 'C' grading indicates sections requiring good physical fitness, some arm strength, and a head for heights, but it's generally manageable for those with some prior via ferrata experience or good general athleticism. The ascent typically takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on pace and traffic. The return journey is usually a marked walking path that winds down the mountain, bringing you back to the starting point. This descent is significantly less strenuous, taking approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, making the entire round trip a rewarding half-day adventure. Proper via ferrata equipment (harness, helmet, and via ferrata lanyard) is essential.
