Alicante to Orito

[DTCamino]

I’ve been comparing the route out of Alicante to Orito on the Buen Camino App vs the Wikiloc routes from RayYRosa and others and the Buen Camino App route seems more direct. Buen Camino turns on Calle Agemenon to go south of Fontcalent (mountain/ridge?) where the the Wikiloc routes go up to Camino de La Galera to go north of Fontcalent before heading west. See photos below.

Anyone use the Buen Camino App for this stretch and it worked well, or is there a reason for taking the longer Wikiloc routes?

 

[dick bird]

We followed the way marks. They were pretty consistent and clear and checked with wikiloc when we weren´t quite sure. Wikiloc seems to follow the way-marked camino so although it may be longer, I´d go with that.

 

[peregrina2000]

In the spirit of giving unsolicited advice, I would also suggest that people take a look at a “mountain alternative” to start the Lana. We took a train from Alicante to Villajoyosa and had a few great days of ascent, great views, and good places to stay. We were inspired by Alan Sykes account. Some recent information here.

I recorded my wikiloc tracks for that alternative. The route merges with the “regular” Lana in Villena. Highly recommended!

Villajoyosa to Relleu, 20 km, 830 m elevation

Villajoyosa - Relleu

Villajoyosa - Relleu Hiking trail in Villajoyosa, Valencia (España). Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Lots of asphalt at the beginning, but after Orxeta it gets quite nice!

www.wikiloc.com

Relleu to Torremanzanas, 20 km, 800 m elevation

Relleu - La Torre de les Maçanes

Relleu - La Torre de les Maçanes Hiking trail in Relleu, Valencia (España). Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Beautiful, day. First through almonds and olive trees, then up up up and over into a gorgeous pine forest.

www.wikiloc.com

Torremazanas to Onil, 28 km, 574 m elevation

La Torre de les Maçanes - La Cadolla

La Torre de les Maçanes - La Cadolla Hiking trail in La Torre de les Maçanes, Valencia (España). Download its GPS track and follow the route on a map. Record your own itinerary from the Wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community.

www.wikiloc.com

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

I’ve been comparing the route out of Alicante to Orito on the Buen Camino App vs the Wikiloc routes from RayYRosa and others and the Buen Camino App route seems more direct. Buen Camino turns on Calle Agemenon to go south of Fontcalent (mountain/ridge?) where the the Wikiloc routes go up to Camino de La Galera to go north of Fontcalent before heading west. See photos below.

Anyone use the Buen Camino App for this stretch and it worked well, or is there a reason for taking the longer Wikiloc routes?

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North of the ridge Fontcalent is waymarked as the Camino. South of Fontcalent seems to be /part of/ the Senda del Poeta, a trail. There is a waymark pointing towards "La Senda del Poeta" at one point on the Camino. Earlier versions of the guide (Spanish guide from the Asociación) mentioned that you shouldn't follow it because it is not the Camino (it doesn't go through Orito). But it seems as if La Senda del Poeta reconnects with the Camino after Fontcalent judging by your pictures.

Here is a Wikiloc of the trail Senda del poeta that seems to correspond with your first picture south of Fontcalent: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/senda-del-poeta-orihuela-alicante-gr-125-2158498

 

[DTCamino]

North of the ridge Fontcalent is waymarked as the Camino. South of Fontcalent seems to be /part of/ the Senda del Poeta, a trail. There is a waymark pointing towards "La Senda del Poeta" at one point on the Camino. Earlier versions of the guide (Spanish guide from the Asociación) mentioned that you shouldn't follow it because it is not the Camino (it doesn't go through Orito). But it seems as if La Senda del Poeta reconnects with the Camino after Fontcalent judging by your pictures.

Here is a Wikiloc of the trail Senda del poeta that seems to correspond with your first picture south of Fontcalent: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/senda-del-poeta-orihuela-alicante-gr-125-2158498

Thank you.
When I get to the intersection where the turn for the Senda Del Poeta is, I’ll be taking a hard look at the route. After walking the Camino de Madrid and finding the best route wasn’t always following the arrows or the Buen Camino app, I’m beginning to develop an appreciation for other ways of walking the established routes. It seems sometimes the arrows are moved or placed by people who have other interests in mind.

 

[dick bird]

Thank you.
When I get to the intersection where the turn for the Senda Del Poeta is, I’ll be taking a hard look at the route. After walking the Camino de Madrid and finding the best route wasn’t always following the arrows or the Buen Camino app, I’m beginning to develop an appreciation for other ways of walking the established routes. It seems sometimes the arrows are moved or placed by people who have other interests in mind.

You´ll have fun on the Lana then.

 

[DTCamino]

North of the ridge Fontcalent is waymarked as the Camino. South of Fontcalent seems to be /part of/ the Senda del Poeta, a trail. There is a waymark pointing towards "La Senda del Poeta" at one point on the Camino. Earlier versions of the guide (Spanish guide from the Asociación) mentioned that you shouldn't follow it because it is not the Camino (it doesn't go through Orito). But it seems as if La Senda del Poeta reconnects with the Camino after Fontcalent judging by your pictures.

Here is a Wikiloc of the trail Senda del poeta that seems to correspond with your first picture south of Fontcalent: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/senda-del-poeta-orihuela-alicante-gr-125-2158498

North of the ridge Fontcalent is waymarked as the Camino. South of Fontcalent seems to be /part of/ the Senda del Poeta, a trail. There is a waymark pointing towards "La Senda del Poeta" at one point on the Camino. Earlier versions of the guide (Spanish guide from the Asociación) mentioned that you shouldn't follow it because it is not the Camino (it doesn't go through Orito). But it seems as if La Senda del Poeta reconnects with the Camino after Fontcalent judging by your pictures.

Here is a Wikiloc of the trail Senda del poeta that seems to correspond with your first picture south of Fontcalent: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/senda-del-poeta-orihuela-alicante-gr-125-2158498

I did a little more research and the route below Fontcalent is mentioned below in the first Alicante-Orito stage in Caminosantiago.org under the link below.

Camino de Santiago

Bienvenido a la Web de la Federación Española de Asociaciones de Amigos del Camino de Santiago. Todo sobre el Camino de Santiago, información, guías, descripción, planos, consejos, albergues, hospitaleros, noticias, Asociaciones de Amigos del Camino.

www.caminosantiago.org

Also the day before I walk it appears they are doing a walk the opposite way towards Alicante, on the Senda del Poeta to the cemetery on Alicante. Link is below for the walk.

La senda del poeta - IVAJ - Generalitat Valenciana

ivaj.gva.es