Costa Blanca Guided Walk

Walking in the Costa Blanca hills

This was a fantastic 360 traverse of Sierra de Bernia,which involved different views of the stunning Valencia countryside Culminating in the passage through the access tunnel from one side to the other. Our guide for the day was Kristina,who provided a vast knowledge of the mountain and history of the region and the flora and fauna. She guided us with total confidence through dome tricky areas. By enlarge,it's an experience we would do again.

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Disappointed

This is a challenging review to write because as others have attested, Kris is terrific in many ways. Unfortunately, there are also some major issues that need to be addressed. Kris is friendly, enthusiastic, and a highly experienced international climber and hiking guide. We truly enjoyed getting to know her and hearing her fascinating stories! The problem was that we booked the Relleu footbridge hike, and after Kris picked us up at the tram station, and we walked several kilometers to the reservoir and bridge, we learned that it was closed due to potential wind. Kris had checked the national forecast which was only a yellow alert, but apparently, the local forecast was an orange level alert. Although we had a nice afternoon visiting the town of Relleu and grabbing a bite to eat with Kris, we were deeply disappointed not to have gotten to do the hike we paid 90 euros to do. We wish Kris had checked with the local authorities, given that the area had been having high winds for a number of days. Additionally, as a Valentine's gift to my husband, I booked the summit hike of Puig Campana for him with Kris. After she picked my husband up at the tram, Kris noted that she was having some knee pain, and after they, along with one other hiker, drove to the trailhead, Kris read a text from a doctor saying she should be seen. Of course, neither my husband nor the other hiker would dream of asking Kris to lead them up the mountain with an injury, so the hike was canceled. Again, we wish Kris had simply canceled earlier, before my husband had to take a 2-hour round-trip tram ride! We wish Kris all the best and hope that she works to improve these logistical issues.

Response from the operator: Dear Joanne and Mike, thanks a lot for your review and feedback. I'm deeply sorry that the walks didn't work out as planned. The walk to "Relleu" was a massive surprise for me as well. I've checked the page of the "Pasarela de Relleu" and there was nothing mentioned that the "Pasarela" was closed due to wind on the day. I've checked as well the national forecast and no weather alerts for the area at all. That alerts on the regional page overrule the national alerts was new to me as it has never happened before. The regional alert was given out for the whole Valencian Community which is a massive area. I go after the weather on the day which was very good for the planned walk. Unfortunately, as this walk includes an attraction which is run by the local council, the walk couldn't be operated as planned. I'm honestly really sorry that it didn't work out as planned. And, yes, the price is 90 € for two people, but we operate the walk as well for just 2 people. That you couldn't visit the "Pasarela" is definitely a pity, but this attraction is just one part of the walk. For the other walk, I'm deeply sorry that I couldn't operate the walk as planned and preferred to get checked by a doctor. Honestly, I've thought I'm able to operate the walk otherwise I would have cancelled, but the text to see a doctor immediately due to the fact that it could have been a sepsis alarmed me. I've still offered to do the walk, but your husband and the other client both agreed that I should listen to my doctor. I was aware that your husband came by tram to the pick-up area and I'm deeply sorry that he had to take the ride without doing the walk. I'm honestly very sorry that the walks didn't work out as planned. However, I would have preferred to receive such feedback personally and not on webpage as all complaints can easily handled on the day, but not weeks later. Kind regards, Kris

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A fabulous walk in a...

A fabulous walk in a beautiful area. Kris, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. A small group of 7 meant that we were all able to join in conversation and we had a delicious meal at a bar in the village square. Highly recommended. Sara (UK)

Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your review of our guided walk to the "Pasarela de Relleu". We are happy that you've enjoyed the day out with us getting to know the "real" Costa Blanca.

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Mountain climb not a walk

This is a mountain walk which requires a good level of fitness. Amazing views at the top . Very experienced guide but pace too fast for us .

Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your review. We offer walks for all levels. The "Sierra de Bernia" is classed as a moderate mountain walk. All moderate walks require some walking experience and some level of fitness. So far as we are aware of, the guide of the day has perceived you as good and steady walkers. Therefore, we are sorry that you've perceived the speed as too fast for you.

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Must try this day out!

An amazing experience exploring by the little Spanish village and the rope walk.. the guide Chris was very kind and she helped us walk on steeply cliffs and took good care of us.. brilliant day out to escape the hustle bustle of the famous Beni!

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