Benimaurell circuit to Barranco del Infierno

An interesting walk dropping down and returning from the Barranco del Infierno with a challenging and exposed path along and above the barranco for some 2/3 kilometers which requires a steady head and great care.

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The grade of this walk is MS/B/X, 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
X – Experienced walkers route: the route requires considerable stamina and/or significant scrambling skills on rough, steep or exposed sections.

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)	10.00
Ascent (metres)	490
Walking time (hours)	4
Total time (hours)	4.50
Recommendations or Restrictions	The middle section on the path rising up above the barranco requires great care to avoid a fall. Be aware that this route descends in the morning and ascends to return to the car park.