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Rebeco High Mountain Route

Distance

26 km

Duration

10 h

Difficulty

Very high

Elevation gain

+1,700 m

Elevation loss

-1,700 m

Description

The Rebeco High Mountain Route is a circular high‑mountain itinerary that starts in Tornavacas and covers some of the highest peaks in northern Extremadura. With more than 24 km in length and a total elevation gain of around 1,700 metres, it crosses high‑altitude areas such as Risco de la Campana, Canchal del Turmal, Portilla de Talamanca, and El Torreón, the highest summit in Extremadura. The route runs along ridges, broom shrublands, and mountain areas with no defined path along many sections. It is a demanding route aimed at experienced mountaineers.

Observations

General observations

Ruta de alta montaña sin camino marcado claro, que transita entre piornos. Requiere habilidad en orientación, pantalón largo, comida y agua para toda la jornada, y material técnico según la estación (piolet y crampones en época de nieve). Itinerario: Tornavacas (898 m) → Risco de la Campana (2.091 m) → Canchal del Turmal (2.315 m) → Portilla Talamanca (2.268 m) → Calvitero/Torreón (2.401 m) → Cueva de Santiago León (1.483 m) → Tornavacas (898 m). En honor al escalador tornavaquense José Ángel Lucas "El Rebeco".

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Municipality

Tornavacas

Start

Tornavacas

End

Tornavacas

Route type

Circular

Signposted

No

Address

Inicio en casco urbano de Tornavacas (Cáceres)

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