Ferrata of Albir (Alfàs del Pi)
Short and vertical ferrata, ideal to start and repeat it because its approach and return are very fast.
| Name | Albir Ferrata (Ferrata de l’Albir) |
| Province | Alicante |
| Nearest town | L’Alfàs del Pi |
| Difficulty | K2 (Low difficult) |
| Best season | All year around. There are no restrictions |
| Escape points | No |
| State of the Ferrata | Good (2019) |
| Crashes | Yes, a light one |
| Bridges | No |
| Zip Lines | No |
| Rappel | Optional (30 meters long, minimum rope of 60 meters). Caution with possible loose stones. |
| Other facilities | No |
| Approach time | 4 minutes |
| Ascent time | 15 minutes |
| Return time | 10 minutes |
| Total route (approach + ferrata + return) | 600 meters |
| Total height equipped section | 50 meters |
| Total difference in heights (ferrata + approach + return) | 50 meters |
Approach by car :
You can reach the quarry by car. Driving on the N-332 road between Altea and Benidorm and close to Alfas del Pi go towards Albir beach área along Avenida del Albir over 500 meters and then we have to turn right along the quarry road as if we were going to the mountain, so about 600 meters later we take the path on the left (C / Estrella Polar street) and continue walking up road. At the top of the street we reach the surroundings of the quarry.
Description of the Ferrata :
It is a very short ferrata that starts at the foot of the quarry. Almost the entire section is vertical but a couple of horizontal steps. The ferrata is in very good condition and the distance between the steps is correct, and almost in the final section of it there is a small crash but not difficult. A little later the ferrata ends with a chain stretch.
Return :
Once the ferrata is finished we have two options that are indicated; possibility of rappelling by the right handside, or possibility of returning walking by the left handside. Then we follow the way down and after 3 minutes we will find a signal that deflects us to the left handside again and we Will reach the quarry area.
You can reach the quarry by car. Driving on the N-332 road between Altea and Benidorm and close to Alfas del Pi go towards Albir beach área along Avenida del Albir over 500 meters and then we have to turn right along the quarry road as if we were going to the mountain, so about 600 meters later we take the path on the left (C / Estrella Polar street) and continue walking up road. At the top of the street we reach the surroundings of the quarry.
Description of the Ferrata :
It is a very short ferrata that starts at the foot of the quarry. Almost the entire section is vertical but a couple of horizontal steps. The ferrata is in very good condition and the distance between the steps is correct, and almost in the final section of it there is a small crash but not difficult. A little later the ferrata ends with a chain stretch.
Return :
Once the ferrata is finished we have two options that are indicated; possibility of rappelling by the right handside, or possibility of returning walking by the left handside. Then we follow the way down and after 3 minutes we will find a signal that deflects us to the left handside again and we Will reach the quarry area.