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SL FV 54: Morro Jable - Pico de la Zarza
Description
On the Roof of Fuerteventura
From the sea promenade of Morro Jable, once we have crossed under road FV2, we begin the ascent to Pico de La Zarza, the greatest height of the island, whose summit serves as an excellent viewpoint to see the coast of Cofete and the surrounding mountains, within Jandía Natural Park.
From the urban area of Morro Jable, the short distance path PR FV 54 takes us to the highest point on the island of Fuerteventura, Pico de La Zarza (807 m). Even though the climb is not too tough, it is advisable to have a minimum level of physical fitness, since the trek is a continuous ascent up to the top. In any case, the effort has its rewards, as we will be able to enjoy wonderful views from the summit.
The trail begins on the sea promenade, near Matorral Beach, where there is a vertical sign indicating the directions we should follow. We will cross under road FV 2 through a tunnel, and we will follow an asphalt road where we can see vertical signs indicating the right direction.
After a walk of about half a kilometer we will see a detour to the left signaled by means of a white and yellow mark painted on a yield sign. We will continue the trail along an asphalt road where vertical signposts will be our point of reference until we see a dirt track off the road to the right. This track takes us almost to the summit of the peak.
Along this continuously ascending track we can enjoy excellent and varied views. During the first stretch of the track, we will see the region of Morro Jable, and then the Vinamar ravine and the tablada or plain of Vinamar, covered by a very diverse flora; we then gradually approach Pico de la Zarza (Bramble Peak), which is an excellent vantage point from which we can enjoy the view of magnificent coastal (Cafete coast) and mountain landscapes.
Pico de La Zarza is located in Parque Natural de Jandía (Jandía Natural Park), and is one of the areas with the greatest concentration of endemic species throughout Fuerteventura. In this place and its surrounding area, botany lovers will enjoy the presence of numerous rupiculous or rock-dwelling species, some of which are unique to this region, like the magarza of Jandía (Argyranthemum winteri) or the echium or tajinaste of Jandía (Echium handiense). Likewise, the rocky cliffs of this area are a shelter for two avian species: a scavenger and a bird of prey, both of them seriously threatened species: the guirre or Fuerteventura vulture (Neophron percnopterus majorensis) and the halcón tagarote or Barbary falcon (Falco pelegrinoides).
Profile
Harshness of natural environment- 1. The environment is not risk-free
- 2. There are more than one risk factors
- 3. There are various risk factors
- 4. There are quite a lot of risk factors
- 5. There are many risk factors
Guidance along the route- 1. Well defined trails and crossings
- 2. There is a clearly marked trail and signage
- 3. Requires the identification of geographic features and cardinal points
- 4. Requires off-path navigation
- 5. The trail is interrupted by obstacles that have to be gone around
Route difficulty- 1. Walking on a flat surface
- 2. Trails with different types of path
- 3. Walking on stepped paths or irregular terrain
- 4. The use of hands or jumping over the terrain is necessary
- 5. The use of hands is required to progress
Amount of effort needed- 1. Up to 1 hour of continuous walking
- 2. Between 1 and 3 hours of continuous walking
- 3. Between 3 and 6 hours of continuous walking
- 4. Between 6 and 10 hours of actual walking
- 5. More than 10 hours of continuous walking
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