Centro Excursionista Yecla (CEY)

A mountain sports club in Yecla

Centro Excursionista Yecla (CEY) is a nonprofit organization based in Yecla, Murcia, that promotes mountain sports. The club welcomes people interested in the outdoors; its website does not list a required skill level.

Activities and outings

The club organizes an annual calendar. Its 2026 schedule lists 17 official activities across:

• Hiking and trail running.
• Rock climbing.
• Caving.
• Mountaineering and alpine climbing.
• Downhill skiing.
• Mountain biking.
• Nordic walking.
• Orienteering.

Outings listed for 2026 include Caudete–Yecla, a night hike in Sierra Magdalena, Sorbas Caves, Els Ports in Tarragona, Sierra de Baza, an introductory high-mountain trip in the Pyrenees, a downhill-skiing course in Panticosa, a climb in Sierra Serrella, and a climbing day.

Competition and instruction

CEY co-organizes events such as the first AYAC-CEY Yecla Nordic Walking March, scheduled for November 15 at Cerro Colorado, with multiple categories and distances, in partnership with AYAC. The club has also participated in in-person Nordic walking instruction in Yecla organized by the FMRM Nordic Walking Committee, CEY, and the Yecla Association for People Affected by Cancer.

Federation licenses and membership

The club processes licenses for the Murcia mountaineering and caving federations, with different coverage options and fees. Annual membership dues have been €40 since 2023, paid in one automatic bank withdrawal. CEY says it received a grant from the Yecla City Council and its Department of Sports for the 2025 season.

Climbing wall and gear

The club has an indoor climbing wall and lends equipment to members. It also shares information about climbing routes.

Mountain Week

CEY organizes a Mountain Week with talks by climbers and mountaineers. The 2025 edition featured the Pou brothers, Iker and Eneko; Pipi Cardell took part in 2024; and the 2026 program included Eduardo and Novato Marín and their climbing and documentary project, La Trilogía Ibérica.

Clubhouse in Yecla

The club is based on Calle General Cabanellas in Yecla, Murcia. It also offers WhatsApp contact through its website.