Pico del Caballo Pico del Caballo Pico del Caballo, Cerro del Caballo or simply Caballo ("horse") is 3,011 m high mountain in the Sierra Nevada, Spain. It is the westernmost three thousander of the range. Caballo mountain can be accessed from the towns of Lanjaron, Durcal and also from the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort. The Ski Resort is located at Pradollano, also the north west flank of the Veleta mountain. There is a hut at the east side of the mountain at 2800 m altitude. The hut covers eight people and can be used all year around. It belongs into category of bivouac,
Pico del Caballo met anymore. Ice axe and crampons are essential. Caballo mountain offers great views on the neighbouring mountains like : Veleta, Mulhacén and Alcazaba (Sierra Nevada). The ridge starting from Caballo continues several km almost at the same altitude turning at the Tajos de la Virgen mountain, 3237 m. The ridge has become very popular during the recent years, as it provides an easy walk and scramble during summer months. From Tajos de la Virgen the ridge turns towards south west ending at the south side of the Caballo mountain and making a big Y letter. The highest peak on the