Dos fuentes from Benimaurell – variation 1
Caballo Verde Ridge : often referred to as the “Caball Vert” ridge. According to the map the real name is the Sierra del Penyo Roig (Range of the red rock) The Caballo Verde is actually the eastern most part of this 6km long ridge); also called the “Serra del Penyal de Laguart”.This walk takes you over 3.2Km. of the ridge, then along Mozarabic paths, through cherry tree plantations (beautiful whenin flower in early to mid April), passing interesting hilltop restaurant and back to Benimaurell.A strenuous walk which can be shortened by skipping summit of Vaballo Verde.
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The grade of this walk is MS/B, which means
MS – Moderately Strenuous: Up to 600 metres ascent and/or no more than 15 km in length with some rough going taken at a reasonable pace.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground
Nearest town | Benimaurell |
Directions to start |
Drive 1 km north of Orba on the CV715 and turn off W along the CV721 through Campbell and Fleix to Benimaurell. On entering the village take first right (parking sign) and follow road around edge of village in the direction of Alahuar Hotel. Car Park on right just before Bar Les Rogetes (old Bar Oasis) |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.773728, -0.127273 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 13.20 |
Ascent (metres) | 569 |
Walking time (hours) | 4.00 |
Total time (hours) | 5.00 |
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