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| What to Bring |
| Clothes: | ||
| The kind of clothes you will need depends on the time of year. However you should always bring lightweight clothes (shorts, T-shirts etc.). You will wear these most of the time because even in the middle of winter it is very likely that during the day it will warm. But you can’t be too trusting of the weather. |  |
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| This is a very mountainous region and on our hikes and climbs we spend a lot of time over 1000m. The weather can change very quickly and it is important to bring warm clothes, including thermals and a waterproof. If you come in the coldest months (Dec, Jan, Feb) we recommend you bring gloves and a warm hat. Your clothes should be comfortable and allow you to move freely. | ||
| Shoes: |
| This is the most important part of your personal equipment whether you are going to be hiking or climbing. Running shoes or sandals are not going to be enough. These mountains are rugged and here a slightly twisted ankle could ruin your holidays. A pair of comfortable hiking boots with solid soles is ideal. For rest days and evening times, a pair of lightweight shoes or sandals will be useful. |
| Climbing Shoes: |
| If you want to do a climbing activity with us then you must bring your own climbing shoes. We will not be able to provide you with these. If you have to buy a pair make sure that they are fit snugly but that they are comfortable. For the courses, you will not need shoes that are at all tight. |
| Rucksack: |
| A small rucksack with a capacity of 20 to 25 liters will be ideal for carrying whatever you need during the day, both when hiking and when climbing. You will need to carry some water, food, clothes and maybe a waterproof. |
| Suncream, hat and sunglasses: |
| A small rucksack with a capacity of 20 to 25 liters will be ideal for carrying whatever you need during the day, both when hiking and when climbing. You will need to carry some water, food, clothes and maybe a waterproof. |
| Camera, headlamp and binoculars: |
| These are not necessary
but they can be very useful. |
| Bus: | |
| Ubesa-Alsa
General 902 42 22 42 UBESA has regular intercity busses in the province of Valencia. |
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| For more information about other bus companies phone ESTACION DE AUTOBUSES INTERURBANOS Alicante: 965 13 0700 |
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| Train: | |
| If you are travelling by train from Barcelona the following numbers
provide more info EUROMED Barcelona: 93 490 0202 EUROMED Valencia: 96 352 0202 EUROMED Alicante: 96 592 0202 |
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| For those who come from Madrid by train you can phone INTERCITY Madrid: 91 328 9020 INTERCITY Alicante: 976 21 0202. |
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The main Spanish rail company is called Renfe |
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| There is a local train line called the Trenet that connects the
coastal towns between Alicante and Denia which could be useful. For
more info contact FGVE Alicante - Denia Tlfn Alicante: 965 26 27 31 Tlfn Benidorm: 965 85 18 95 |
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| Books and Guides of interest | |||
| If you would like to find out more about our region, we have listed below a selection of books and guides of interest.Terra Ferma also has a small library which has these books and a data base with all kinds of information about our area, that is at your disposal. Contact us for more information. | |||
| Guídes from this mountains, nature, heritage and culture: | |||
| About Culture and Heritage: | |||
| El Comercio de la Nieve, by Jorge Cruz. Edita Generalitat Valenciana. | |||
| Estrategias de Desarrollo en zonas de Montanya, Mª Marti Marco. Edita, Instituto Juan Gilalbert-Diputación de Alicante.1997. | |||
| You can also find out more aboutSierra Aitana on the recent articles published on the following magazines: | |||
| "TGO The Great Outdoors", January 2000 Volume 22, Issue 1, Pages 72-77. e-mail:tgo@calmags.co.uk |
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| "High Mountain Sport", January 2000 Nº 206, pages22-24. |
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| "Climber Magazine", June 2000 issue,pages 95-98. |
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| Maps (Published by Instituto Geografico Nacional): | |||
| Scale 1: 50.000. Those that show the Sierra de Aitana and the surrounding area are number: 821, 822, 847 and 848 | |||
| Scale 1: 25.000 The map is number 847 II (58-65)
Published by Instituto Cartografic de Valencia |
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| Scale 1: 10.000 page number 847, parts 4-1 4-2 and 4-3 and page number 848 parts 1-1 and 1-2. | |||
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| For further info: | |||
| http://www.mapworld.com | |||
| http://www.thetravelbookshop.co.uk | |||
| Mountain Sports: | |||
Montañas Valencianas by Rafael Cebrián, Published by C.E.V., Volumes 5 and 6, 1996-1997 |
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Guía de Escalada del
Puig Campana by Carlos Tudela, Published by author |
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Guía de Escalada del
Ponoig by Carlos Tudela, Published by author |
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Guide to Climbing at Sella by I.Sánchez y J.M. García, Published by authors |
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Costa Blanca Rock Fax by A.James, Published by Vertical Brain 1996 |
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Cicloturismo Ecológico
en la Provincia de Alicante Published by Patronato de Turismo, Prov. de Alicante |
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Mountain Walks in the Costa
Blanca Vol 1, 2 y 3 by Bob Stanfield, Published by Cicerone Press 1995 |
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More Mountain Walks in the Costa
Blanca Bob Stanfield, Published by author, Various volumes 1996 |
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Senderos de pequeño recorrido Various authors, Published by Patronato Provincial de Turismo. |
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Rutas Cicloturístas por
la Provincia de Alicante Published Patronato Provincial de Turismo |
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Landscapes of the Costa Blanca: John and Christine Oldfield. Published by Sunflower Books.1997. |
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Excursions in Eastern Spain by Nick Inman and Clara Villanueva. Published by Santana Books,1995. |
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Caminos Parajes y Paisajes abiertos
al Mediterraneo by Jose Manuel AlmerichIborra. Published by Caja by Ahorros de Carlet.1997. |
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Aitana. Rutas en Bicicleta de
Montanya Vol II Jose Manuel Almerich, Published by Papers de Muntanya, CEV.1998 |
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Cumbres y Parajes de la Comunidad
Valenciana by Antonio Domenech Campos. Publihed by Papers de Muntanya, CEV. |
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| Specialised Bookshops: | ||
| La
Tienda Verde C/ Maudes, 23-38 Madrid 28003. Tlfn: 915 33 07 91 Fax 915 33 64 54. |
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| Library Desnivel. Pza. Matute, 6 Madrid. Tlfn: 913 69 47 27 Fax: 914 29 97 40. |
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| Library Patagonia. C/ Guillen de Castro 106, Valencia.
Tlfn/Fax: 963 91 52 47. |
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