The route
The route proposed as Half 7 Pobles is halfway between the 7 towns of La Tinença, which runs through the small historical region visiting its small villages.
The route has the starting point in the Ulldecona Reservoir in La Pobla de Benifassà. We start the route by track in slight ascent to enter into the massif. After 2 km we left it to begin the ascent on the old road of Portell del Infern. This road was the junction between Fredes and La Sénia. We pass through the Estrets de la Ronyosa, through Solà d’en Brull and we arrive at the Portell del Infern after 7 km of route. Here we can enjoy wide panoramic views of La Tinença with the Tossal de Cervera in front of us and the Tenalla Valley at our feet. In the vaults of Portell we will find a micro reserve of flora with endemic species such as Viola d’Aigua or Gossets de Roca.
We continue a hundred meters to leave the main road and begin the descent to the Tenalla, with a sharp descent we will get to the bed of the ravine to break left and continue rising now towards the Fredes path. Before the sharp rise that awaits us we can enjoy the Salt de Robert, an impressive waterfall nestled between rock walls where we can rest for a few moments.
Just under 3 km and 360m+ are waiting for you to reach the small village of Fredes, in the middle of a gap surrounded by wild pine forests. Now we are more than 1000m above sea level and we are in one of the most characteristic places of the Massís del Port. Our path follows the GR7 highway path heading to Boixar, where, at 7 km, we reach this town located on a hill, but not before going up to Tossal Gros, the highlight of the route and the perfect watchtower to enjoy stunning views.
We will leave the Boixar downhill to face the Devesetes and Font de Montsó path to link with PRCV 75.6 and enjoy a long descent to La Pobla de Benifassà. We will leave La Pobla direction Ballestar to follow the Estrets path, high rock walls that we will cross inland to follow the old road that united the interior villages with La Sénia.
Once you have finished the trail, we will continue along the track until you connect again with the Ulldecona Reservoir path and arrive at the beginning of the route.
This 40 km long route can be cut in half and done in two stages. We recommend nightlife at Casa-Refugi el Boixar and follow the route if it is of interest to you.
