24c today – what a change from last week
This was our last Monday Ramblers walk of 2023
So Col de Rates on such a lovely day was very fitting
The climb was much harder than I remembered it
And we were all very pleased to reach the regular banana stop area
Despite the higher temperatures it was pleasant climbing in the shade
The extensive rain damage has finally been repaired
So the steep section was not as bad as expected
After a short stop at the mirador we climbed to our picnic site
Where we had these spectacular views
This is probably the best view of the Orba and Jalon valleys
And was much appreciated by Jacqueline and Keith
I am still impressed, despite having done this walk so many times
It was so pleasant that we had a longer than normal lunch break
On the way down we met these friends of Trevor and Laura
They have converted a property close to the restaurant
And are hoping to establish a walking holiday centre using the goats to carry guest’s packs
The path down is much easier than the one going up
And has much better views
None better than this popular photo stop
We were only 7 minutes late to meet Jan in Parcent
For welcome drinks in the Cooperativa
Temperature – 18 to 24c
Total Ascent – 470 metres
Time taken – 5 hours
Distance – 9 km
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