Free Spring Interpretive Tours of the Great Malaga Trail Begin: How and When to Sign Up

A new edition of the interpretative visits program of the Gran Senda in spring begins, offering 300 places. These free tours organized by the Provincial Council will take place between April 26 and May 10, occurring on three different trails each day.

Three routes will be conducted each of the designated days. First, the Alfarnate-Villanueva del Rosario route will be introduced, covering stage 11 of the GR 249. With a length of 15.4 kilometers, it has a linear route that takes about five hours. It has a medium/high technical difficulty, as reported by the Council as well.

The next interpretative visit will be Tolox-Guaro, corresponding to stage 4 of the GR 243. With a length of 14.7 kilometers, it has a linear route taking about five hours with a medium/high difficulty.

The third route will be Viñuela-Periana, which includes a section of stage 8 of the GR 249. It has a linear route of 17 kilometers that is completed in about six hours with medium/low difficulty.

Registrations

Registrations for the interpretative visits can be made through the website. Previously, it is necessary to obtain the 'Gran senderista' code. This code, which is mandatory, must be added to the personal data when formalizing the registration. It is essential to attend with an ID and the registration printed on paper or digital support.

The opening of registrations for the route taking place on April 26 will open on Monday, April 13, and for that of May 10, it will be from April 27.

This is a free activity that can be carried out by people from 14 years old. Those under 18 must attach authorization from their guardian or be accompanied by an adult. The physical condition of the participants must be appropriate for the distances and difficulties of the routes to be undertaken.

Registration includes bus transportation from the headquarters of the Council

The activity includes bus transportation service from the departure location (8:00 AM from Calle Pacífico, 54. Provincial Council of Málaga. Km 0 of GSM) to the start of the walking route, as well as the return from the end of the activity. During the journey, participants will be accompanied by specialized personnel. Also, the interpretative visit includes accident insurance during the activity.

In case there are circumstances that prevent the registered participants from undertaking a route, they must notify it to the email gransenda@malaga.es by Wednesday of the week the route will take place.

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