Ferrata Coves de Canelobre
Simple ferrata that serves as access to realize the crest of the caves
| Name | Ferrata Coves de Canelobre |
| Province | Alicante |
| Nearest town | Busot |
| Difficulty | K1 (Easy) |
| Best season | All year around. No restrictions |
| Escape point | Mandatory rappel. 60 meter rope mínimum needed |
| State of the Ferrata | Good (2019) |
| Crashes | No |
| Bridges | No |
| Zip Lines | No |
| Rappel | Yes (mandatory), 30 meters |
| Other facilities | No |
| Approach time | 5 Minutes from the caves’ parking. 15 minutes from the curve parking |
| Ascent time | Less than 10 minutes |
| Return time | 5 minutes per person rappel |
| Total route (approach + ferrata + return) | 45 meters |
| Total height equipped section | 30 meters |
| Total difference in heights (ferrata + approach + return) | 45 meters |
Approach by car :
Drive towards Busot and follow the indications to the Canelobre caves. Drive along the CV-776 until reaching the car parking lot by the bend (recommended in case the caves parking is barrier is closed). If the caves’ parking area is open you can drive up and park at the top, taking into account the barrier opening times.
Approach to the beginning of the ferrata :
After the entrance of the caves by the bar and souvenir shop, we will find a small picnic area with magnificent views of Alicante surroundings area. From the same picnic area, a staircase goes up and then you will see the information panel of the ferrata.
Description of the Ferrata :
Short, vertical ferrata, with smooth and wide staples. We can accoplishe it in less than 10 minutes. At the end the rappel is ready to be taken way down.
Return :
Mandatory 30-meter rappel. It will end at the beginning of the ferrata and in 3 minutes we reach the parking lot by the caves.
Drive towards Busot and follow the indications to the Canelobre caves. Drive along the CV-776 until reaching the car parking lot by the bend (recommended in case the caves parking is barrier is closed). If the caves’ parking area is open you can drive up and park at the top, taking into account the barrier opening times.
Approach to the beginning of the ferrata :
After the entrance of the caves by the bar and souvenir shop, we will find a small picnic area with magnificent views of Alicante surroundings area. From the same picnic area, a staircase goes up and then you will see the information panel of the ferrata.
Description of the Ferrata :
Short, vertical ferrata, with smooth and wide staples. We can accoplishe it in less than 10 minutes. At the end the rappel is ready to be taken way down.
Return :
Mandatory 30-meter rappel. It will end at the beginning of the ferrata and in 3 minutes we reach the parking lot by the caves.