17 February 2020 – Bernia Forat

This is normally a Thursday walk, but we had been asked to do it by the Monday group

Most had not done it before and were quite excited at the prospect

Even the initial climb did not dampen their spirits

Our first stop was this natural viewing platform

The heavy fog along the coast provided some fun trying to identify landmarks

Then a further scramble

And a short break at the entrance to the forat

We had warned everyone that it was narrow and low

But all managed ok, some even wanted to do it again

Then this spectacular view as you leave the forat

The heavy coastal fog, with only the tops of mountains visible, was like looking down from an airplane

The bright sunshine we were enjoying made it all the more unreal

This is Sierra Helada from Albir to Benidorm, even the high rise hotels of the latter hidden by the thick fog.

However we enjoyed blue skies and warm sun for our walk

But we did need the shade of this well placed tree for our picnic lunch

Most checked their mobile phones, David checked his paracetamol

Jose wisely checked the view

The next section was hot and tiring

Not least the final scramble     

To a well deserved break at the fort

We have done this walk many times, but this was one of the most enjoyable.  
 Thanks to the weather and great company

Stats

Time taken 5.5 hours

Distance10 km

Total ascent 509 metres