- Start
- Font del Molí recreation area, Finestrat
- Distance
- 11.2 km · PR-CV 289 circuit, according to FEMECV
- Cumulative ascent
- 600 m; summit branch excluded
- Time and effort
- 4 h 05 min theoretical time · MIDE effort 3/5; technical descents
Puig Campana changes shape as you walk around it. The Volta introduces its different slopes and the relationship between the mountain and the Marina Baixa landscape without setting out to reach the summit. Starting in Finestrat, it offers a substantial hiking day and a fresh perspective on a silhouette visible across much of this part of the Costa Blanca. The terrain deserves attention, and the outing benefits from proper preparation.
The circuit and the summit are different plans
This guide covers PR-CV 289, starting at the Font del Molí recreation area. FEMECV lists 11.2 kilometres, 600 metres of cumulative ascent and a theoretical duration of four hours and five minutes. The PR-CV 289.1 summit branch adds further demands and is not included in those figures. Save the full circuit description so you can recognise junctions without casually turning the outing into an additional summit climb.
Watch the mountain change as you walk
Coll del Pouet and Font de la Solsida are reference points on the circular itinerary. Rather than collecting waypoints, leave time to appreciate how the rock faces and surroundings change as you progress. Finestrat's tourism information helps place the scenery in context; the measurements here use the federation's route record. The legend about the mountain's notch can add another dimension afterwards, keeping the popular story distinct from the physical geography.
Take the descents seriously too
The federation's description identifies technical descents on part of the circuit. That matters even without reaching the summit: keep energy for uneven downhill terrain and judge your ability by more than the climb alone. The MIDE effort score is 3 out of 5. If your group wants an easy family stroll, choose another outing; experience on mountain paths and a shared, sustainable pace are more useful here than trying to move quickly.
Organise a proper mountain day
Check the forecast, local notices and trail conditions before travelling to Font del Molí. Carry enough water without relying on springs, along with food and navigation that works offline. Add time to the theoretical duration for photographs, rests and your group's actual progress. If you also want to explore Finestrat's old town, keep that as a flexible possibility afterwards, rather than a fixed appointment that could influence decisions on the mountain.
Before your visit.
Does the 11.2-kilometre distance include the summit?
No. It refers to the PR-CV 289 circuit published by FEMECV. The PR-CV 289.1 summit branch is a separate extension and is not included.
Why do other descriptions show different figures?
Some publications use different alignments or measurements. This guide keeps one technical reference: the federation's PR-CV 289 record, without adding variants or combining it with older figures.
Check the official sources.
Before travelling, check current notices, access arrangements, reservations and programmes with these sources.
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