21 May 2018 – Lleus to Pinos

Thirteen of us for today’s walk

This included Anita, who came direct from taking her husband to the airport

From the start it was clear that it was going to be very hot today

And most of the climbing was also at the start of the walk

So we had lots of water stops when we could find any shade

This also gave us an opportunity to admire the views

And to have a chat

The second stage of the walk was flat and on good paths

And we had our banana break at the gorge

For some of us this was the second time here in four days

But for others their first visit 

Very impressive rock formations

But also very overgrown with undergrowth

And a final steep climb at the end

But then an opportunity to recover and admire the views

I have finally worked out the winding track to the Jalon road

And then to our picnic at Pinos church

Where Elaine fed half of her lunch to this pushy cat

The return journey was mostly downhill, but not always on good paths like this

Despite the heat everyone enjoyed the walk

Walk Stats

Distance – 11km

Time Taken – 4.5

Total Ascent – 415 metres
Steps - 13500