This lesser-known route climbs above the Cahorros gorge. It’s a really enjoyable walk, which gives you panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including up to the high mountains, down into the dramatic gorge and across the surrounding plain.
Level This is a moderate walk, which involves a fair amount of climbing, but is not particularly difficult. It begins and ends on the road, but most of the route is on good paths and tracks. It is an official, signposted walking route, so it is easy to follow.
When to go All year, but particularly scenic in autumn, when the leaves are starting to change colour, and spring, when the meadows just above the gorge are covered in flowers.
Water Take water with you.
Location: NW Sierra Nevada, Monachil
The walk starts in the village of Monachil.
Transport
By car: From Granada, take the Vergeles/La Zubia/Cájar/Monachil exit from the A-395 southern ring road (Ronda Sur). At the roundabout, take the exit for Monachil and Cájar. Follow this road for roughly 6 km, past a roundabout and two sets of traffic lights, until you reach the village of Monachil. After you enter the village, follow the signs for public parking for Los Cahorros. The signs lead you to a car park on the south side of the river at the far end of the village, near the sign marking the start of the walk.
By bus: Service 183 goes to Monachil approx. once an hour Monday – Friday. On Saturdays, the service is mornings only, with the last bus back at 13:40, and there is no service on Sundays. Service 181 goes more frequently to Barrio Monachil, but this is some way short (approx. 2km) of Monachil village. Click here for more info and links to current timetables.
