Samarucs Hiking .
In our section of the club, we bring together those seeking out the natural world with our favourite sport, principally hiking.
Get to know our spectacular community, discover its untouched corners and old, Moorish roads, re-tread forgotten and lost routes between historic villages, scale summits with amazing views or just discover off the beaten track spots.

The gorges of Matarranya and the river Ulldemó

14.07.12

There are two main rivers whose source is from the Ports-Beseit deTortosa-Frias, the Matarranya and

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13th, 14th and 15th July, 2012

There are two main rivers whose source is from the Ports-Beseit deTortosa-Frias, the Matarranya and the Ulldemó. They both flow through a spectacular landscape of lush vegetation and rock formations that the water has eroded over time, especially the orges: pools of water surrounded by high walls which you can only cross by getting more than your feet wet!

Meeting place: Torres de Quart Valencia

Date and Time: Friday, July 13th at 16:30

Route by car: will be explained to all participants.

The excursion:

We have planned two trips, the first to the river Matarranyai and the second the Ulldemó.

Both trips will follow the same agenda, in the morning; we’ll ascend the well vegetated mountain slopes and at the same time enjoy great views. In the afternoon, we can relax alongside the rivers which contain paths and gullies with pools, where a refreshing dip can be taken. As temperatures at this time of year are high, to avoid them it’s recommendable to start walking early and so take advantage of the cooler morning (7.30am start) During the descent, we can relax by walking through the gorges.

In addition, taking into account that we are staying two nights, we can visit (apart from Beseit, where we are based) Vanderrobres, the regional capital of Matarranya and a historic city.

Excursion 1: The gorges of Matarranya

Date: Saturday 14/7/2012

Circular route: El Parrissal-moletes de Arany - Lo Matarranya

Distance: 16 km: 6.5 ascent and 9, 5 descent.

Duration: all day

Elevation: starting at 717 m, rising to 1,226m

Difficulty: medium-high.

The river Matarranya, like the Ulldemó, flows from its source between the mountain passes of Tortosa-Beseit-Frías, and A la mola de Catí (remember, we were there in 2006?)