Km: 17
Hours: 5
Difficulty: 3
Longitudinal of the reference profile (not binding)
The stage may begin with one village or another. In this case it would change the order of the visit.
STAGE 8 GR-249
Canillas de Aceituno – Alcaucín – Periana
Stage that takes place in the mountainous region of the Axarquia. It begins along trails in the Nature Park of the Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama mountain ranges, amongst pine forests, until reaching the Fajara Cave in Alcaucín. From here, it ascends and descends along various riverbeds, covering forest trails, olive groves and the old railway line to Periana.
Having completed the hiking route, participants will join the tour group.