Barranc de l'Infern: The Cathedral of Hiking in La Vall de Laguar
Just 30 minutes by car from Benidorm, in the heart of Marina Alta, lies one of the most impressive hiking treasures in the province of Alicante: the Barranc de l'Infern, also known as the Ravine of Hell or the "Cathedral of Hiking".
This circular route of about 14.5 kilometers follows the old bed of the Girona River, crossing the deep ravine that the Moors carved with thousands of stone steps. This is no ordinary route: you will climb and descend more than 6,800 steps carved into the rock, with a cumulative elevation gain of 800 meters.
📍 Practical information
- Location: La Vall de Laguar (between Fleix, Campell and Benimaurell)
- Distance: 14.5 km (circular)
- Duration: 5-7 hours
- Difficulty: Medium-High
- Elevation gain: +800 meters
- Trail: PR-CV 147
- Starting point: Fleix free parking
- Price: Free
🏞️ What you'll see on the route
- Over 6,800 perfectly preserved stone steps
- A tunnel carved into the rock with spectacular views
- Ancient cisterns and 16th-century Moorish farming terraces
- The dry riverbed of the Girona River, with pools and natural shade
- Panoramic views of Montgó and the Mediterranean from the heights
- The white villages of Fleix, Campell and Benimaurell
🎒 Recommendations
- Bring at least 2 liters of water per person
- Hiking boots required
- Sunscreen and hat
- Pack a sandwich or snack
- Trekking poles recommended
- Headlamp for the tunnels
📌 How to get there from Benidorm
Take the AP-7 toward Valencia, exit 62 toward Benissa. Continue on CV-715 to Castell de Castells and turn off to La Vall de Laguar. Journey: 30-40 minutes.
Google Maps: Fleix, La Vall de Laguar