Thursday, 22nd September
| Walk: | Cúber Reservoir, Sa Rateta, Franquera, L’Ofre, Barranc de Biniaraix, Biniaraix, Sóller | ||
| Distance: | 10 miles | Time: | - |
| Ascent: | 2,000 feet | Descent: | 4,100 feet |
| Weather: | Good weather | ||
| Comments: |
Both groups travelled to the Cúber Reservoir by coach and 8 of us headed for the summits while the rest of the group followed an easier route. Passing the reservoir and making our way up the barranc we turned off onto a rough path to find the track to Sa Rateta, the first of 3 summits. The terrain was limestone clints and grikes but on a steep slope rather than the flat limestone pavement we find at home. From Sa Rateta we descended to the Col de Gats then climbed onto the intermediate summit, Franquera, before descending to Coll des Catds where we stopped for lunch. From here it was another climb to the last summit of the day, L’Ofre. After taking in the views it was time to make our way down a steep path to find an easy route to the Pilgrim’s route that we had ascended on Monday. As the cobbled path was dry it was easy to travel quickly to reach Biniaraix and a well-earned stop at the local tavern. |
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Both groups travelled to the Cúber Reservoir by coach but only 8 opted for the harder walk
Reflections by the dam wall . . .
and as we look towards Puig Major
A pathless section over rough limestone . . .
but from higher up there are good views along the Tramuntana range . . .
and back down to the reservoir with Puig Major in the background
Puig Sa Rateta is the first of the three summits . . .
followed by a slight descent . . .
before continuing on to . . .
Puig Franquera
where we take time for . . .
a few photos
A steep descent takes us down to a col for lunch . . .
then it's time for another climb . . .
as Puig Major disappears in cloud
Looking back across our route so far . . .
and south across the mountains to the central plain
Finally reaching the summit of L'Ofre . . .
we enjoy a well-earned drink . . .
while taking 'one for the album' . . .
and views down to Sóller
Looking back to L'Ofre . . .
and again
Nearly at the bottom of the Pilgrims' Way that we walked up on Tuesday . . .
and down through . . .
the narrow gorge . . .
and a last look back to the summit