LA CRUZ DE JUANAR

A challenging walk going to the peak of the mountain, la Cruz de Juanar (1.070 m) with fabulous far reaching views on a clear day. Leaving from nearby the Refugio, the walk will turn right by the abandoned hunting observatory, then through forest with a small incline until the start of the climb to a saddle. From the saddle the walk climbs from the west side of the mountain up to the top. At the summit there are great views across to Africa and it also possible to see the Sierra Nevada mountains. The knee crunching descent is on the east side back down to Juanar. In the interests of safety there are no dogs allowed on this walk.

Directions to the Meeting Place:

From Marbella : To get to the Refugio de Juanar take the A-355 Ojén Road travelling north of Marbella. Go past the Ojén exits and the Refugio de Juanar is signposted on the left. Here we turn left off the A-355 road and follow the road indicated to the Refugio de Juanar.

We follow this winding road all the way up, passing the Refugio, to where it ends after about 5 kms. Park just before you come to an iron gate that is closed to stop cars going up any further.

From Coín/Alhaurín:

To get to the Refugio de Juanar take the A-355 Marbella Road. Pass Monda and approx. 5-6 km later you will see the sign to turn off right and follow this road to the Refugio de Juanar.

We follow this winding road all the way up, passing the Refugio, to where it ends after about 5 kms. Park just before you come to an iron gate that is closed to stop cars going up any further.