| Puig Campana | |
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| Elevation | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) |
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Puig Campana
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| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | From Finestrat |
Puig Campana (Valencian pronunciation: [ˈputʃ kamˈpana], literarally translated in English as Bell Hill) is a mountain forming part of the Prebaetic System in the southeast of Spain. With an altitude of 1,406 metres (4,613 ft), it is the second highest peak in the province of Alicante. Puig Campana is located in the municipality of Finestrat only 10 km (6 mi) from the Mediterranean coast. From the base of the mountain it may seem that there is only one peak, but in fact there are two, the taller of which is not easily visible from the base of the mountain.
The mountain may be ascended by a number of different paths, several of which converge before heading to the peak. Maps are available at the tourism office in downtown Finestrat, and there is also a small module at the trailhead at the edge of Finestrat with some information. However, the trail, which in many places is hardly more than a narrow footpath, is very badly marked, with small, faded painted symbols here and there on rocks along the way. In addition, the local landscape consists of steep slopes with much loose rock and tall scrub brush and trees, and as a result it is easy to get disoriented. Therefore, it is highly advisable to speak to the tourist office and/or the module first, and let them know you are going. Locals report of numerous tourists getting lost and having to be rescued. Take water, food, and cell phone. No services along the way. From Finestrat, hike time to the summit is reported as from 5 to 8 hours roundtrip. Hike time on the circuit around the mountain´s base without ascending to the summit is reported as from 4 to 5 hours.