The Caballo Verde ridge 
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".
- Waymarks?: Yes, and yellow and white
- Officail Route: This walk is part of PRV 181
- Location and map reference : Just south or Benimaurell - Map (1:25,000) 822-1 Orba
- Distance: approximate time and degree of difficulty: Short route (A) About 5km; 3-4 hours - ideal for a Sunday morning. Long route (B): about 9 km; 6 hours. There is another 2km of ridge scramble to the Penyo Roig making a more challenging walk.
- Difficulty: Short route: Moderate - the ascent is on a gently graded footpath; some of it Mozarabic. The ridge walk involves some agility over the rocks. The descent path is a little steep in places. Long route: Moderately difficult, only because you need to be agile and not too scared of heights.
- Main features of walk: On the way up, good views of the Barranco del Infierno and Val de Laguart to the north. Great all round views from the top - the sea, Montgo, Cocoll, Sierra del Migdia etc etc.
- Route Map
- Route Profile
- How to get there by car: From Javea take the N332 and CV 732 to Pedreguer. From Pedreguer take the CV 733 to Benidoleig and Orba. On leaving Orba there is a bit of a dog-leg: Turn Left onto the CV715 signposted Callosa d'en Sarria (also signposted Centro Urba). After about 200m turn Right onto the CV718 signposted Val de Laguart & Fontilles. After climbing out of the valley this road joins the CV 721 which comes in from the right. Continue through Campell to Fleix. Park on the right near a playground, just as the road leaves Fleix and swings to the left (KM10).
- These Notes supplied by: Chris Betterton-Jones; Diane Wynne; Mary Gowland, Joan Franklin and Harley
The walks of the Val de Laguar
The rugged mountains of the Marina Alta offer wonderful walking in a landscape of breath taking ridges, deep canyons, and shelter under pines. Time stands still as you rest against the 500 year old stone walls, built by the original people, and still standing today. The Tolkien landscape is broken up by cherry and almond groves with numerous paths left by wild boar and other native animals, as well as well marked walking routes. Attractive mountain villages provide hospitality, offering a taste of the real Spain, far removed in character from the developed coastal strip. The Vall de Laguar, is one of the best kept secretes of the Marina Alta, made up of 3 villages, Campell, Fliex, and the jewel in the crown Benimuarell. These are only a few of the many walks in this area of outstanding natural beauty.
- 5000 steps - Barranco del Infierno - Val de Laguart
- Caballo Verde ridge (Caball Vert, Sierra del Penyo Roig)
- More walks soon...
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