Has any one recently undertaken the Kings Way path in el Chorro, I have heard that it is either shut for repair.

I think it has been shut for quite a while.

Caz

cazzy - 21 August 2010 08:05 PM

I think it has been shut for quite a while.

Caz

Officially its been shut for decades, unofficially its still used.

I nice trip is through the Desfiladero de los gaitanes “Ca?on del chorro?”

You can see it here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafaelbejar/4144813446/

Passes under the The Kingsway from the top section away from the lake area, you’ll need some wet gear, helmets and an experienced climber would be wise.

Here is the Camino in HD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Nd1qtk1Go&p=5DB6107098D8E84D&playnext=1&index=46

Wow Santi that video is terrifying!

The area of el chorro is amazing and well worth a visit. The Camino del Rey is being repaired from what I heard when I was around there about a year ago.

11 years ago I walked a section of the Camino del Rey - it was officially closed, but the barrier was not substantial and we went in anyway. We started at the other end - before the bridge that you see at the end of the video Santi linked to.  There was no rope, but the holes in the footpath were much smaller and in some places there was even a hand rail on the drop side. Even so it was the scariest thing I think I have ever done and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who isn’t a climber and has the right experience and kit.

When its repaired properly I’ll go back and be able to appreciate the scenery!

According to this article (in spanish) there’s a ?6,000 fine for crossing the barriers.
http://sobremalaga.com/2009/01/28/el-caminito-del-rey/

I better take back what I said about crossing the barrier 11 years ago.