21/07/2025
El Caminito del Rey has firmly established itself as a national benchmark in the management of geological and rockfall risks. The 11th National Symposium on Slopes and Unstable Hillsides, held in Bilbao, featured the site as one of the key highlights of the event, as it was among the entities presenting the largest number of technical papers in this edition.
The joint venture, El Caminito del Rey, comprising Sando Construcción, Mundo and Salzillo, coordinated the presentation of four scientific papers focused on various risk analysis and management strategies developed through the site’s Integrated Safety and Health Management System (SGISS). These studies were carried out in collaboration with prestigious institutions, such as the University of Granada’s Research Group on Relief Analysis and Active Processes, the University of Jaén’s Photogrammetric and Topometric Systems Group, and the Spanish Geological and Mining Institute (IGME‑CSIC).
The joint venture, El Caminito del Rey, comprising Sando Construcción, Mundo and Salzillo, coordinated the presentation of four scientific papers focused on various risk analysis and management strategies developed through the site’s Integrated Safety and Health Management System (SGISS). These studies were carried out in collaboration with prestigious institutions, such as the University of Granada’s Research Group on Relief Analysis and Active Processes, the University of Jaén’s Photogrammetric and Topometric Systems Group, and the Spanish Geological and Mining Institute (IGME‑CSIC).
The papers addressed topics ranging from multi‑scale rockfall modelling to the integration of rockfall risk within the systemic safety planning of high‑traffic tourist destinations. These contributions showcased a multidisciplinary, technical and pioneering approach that drew the attention of the scientific and technical community gathered at the forum.
The presentations underscored how El Caminito del Rey has evolved from an iconic natural site into a technical reference point for geological risk management in tourist environments. The active involvement of its technical team and the quality of its scientific contributions have consolidated its role as an exportable model for the prevention and management of natural risks in public‑use infrastructure.
In fact, just a year ago, Sando Construcción, Mundo and Salzillo, together with the Diputación de Málaga, presented a pioneering global study on rockfalls. Conducted in collaboration with the Universities of Granada and Jaén and the Spanish Geological and Mining Institute (CSIC), the research enabled the creation of a high‑resolution three‑dimensional model and the compilation, processing and production of high‑quality geological information.
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