2-day trekking in Alpujarras, Sierra Nevada
Join Mariano, a certified mountain guide, ski instructor and UIMLA mountain leader, on this 2-day trekking in Alpujarras and reach the two highest peaks of Sierra Nevada, Spain!
Sierra Nevada
2 Days
Apr - Oct
High
Intermediate
Description
Come with me on this 2-day trekking in Alpujarras and discover this Spanish hiker's paradise!
This snowy mountain range is located in the region of Andalusia, in the province of Granada. Alpujarras is an ideal place for exploring nature's beauty and enjoying its breathtaking landscapes.
My proposal is to cross the Sierra Nevada by starting on the south slope of Hoya del Portillo. From there, we will start our trekking from Alpujarras and direct ourselves to the highest peaks in the region.
During these two days, we will be ascending the two highest peaks of Sierra Nevada, Mount Mulhacén (3482 meters) and Mount Veleta (3396 meters).
And after spending one night at the Poqueira mountain hut, located at 2500 meters, our two-day adventure will finish with a comfortable descent all the way down from Mount Veleta to Hoya de la Mora.
Our trek will end on the northern slope of Hoya de la Mora, the closest spot to the capital of Andalusia, Granada.
Some mountaineering experience will be necessary as well as having a good physical condition. Remember that on our second day we will be trekking for almost 10 hours.
If you want to join me on this guided two-day trekking, request to book this trip!
If you wish to do another trekking in Sierra Nevada, you can also join me on this Mulhacen (3482 meters) 2 day guided ascent.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Personal insurance
- Transportation start and back
Price details
Accommodation in mountain huts is $30 EUR per night approx.
Itinerary
Day 1: Capileira – Hoya del Portillo (2150 m) – Puerto Molina – Cascajar Negro – Refugio Poqueira (2500 m).
Transport from our meeting point in Granada to Hoya del Portillo. From here we will start our trekking all the way to Refuge Poqueira, where we will spend the night.
Day 2: Refuge Poqueira (2500 m) - Refugee vivac de la Caldera (3080m) – Mulhacén (3482 m) - Collado de la Carihuela – Veleta (3396 m) – Hoya de la Mora (2500 m).
On our second day, we will be able to hike the two highest peaks of Sierra Nevada, Mount Mulhacen () and Mount Veleta ().
Afterwards, we will descend all the way to Hoya de la Mora where a vehicle will pick us up and take us back to Granada.
We will end our adventure eating some delicious tapas granadinas!
Details
More info
Required equipment: Minimum backpack 30 liters, trekking shoes, sportswear, breathable T-shirt (not cotton), fleece, trekking pants, goretex jacket, buff, warm clothing (pen, fiber or similar), 1 change of dry clothes, sun cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, canteen, attack food (bars, nuts, etc.).
Meeting point
About the guide
Mariano
4.5
(4)
Mountain Guide
High Mountain Sports Technician (Técnico Deportivo en Alta Montaña) from Spain.
He has more than 20 years doing mountain and skiing. From his early walks in La Pedriza to tens of alpine “four thousanders” summits ascended, to expeditions in South America, Caucasus and Central Asia, has traveled many mountains, especially on his skis, since it is a fan of this sport in all disciplines. Also enjoy the classic climbing and mountaineering.
Born competitor, started in mountain biking, went through the skijoring (in which discipline was Champion of Spain), skiing, mountain duathlon, mountain running and finally cross-country skiing and ski-mountaineering, where several successes also treasures.
He's a great teacher and teaches with the same passion which live the mountain. He speaks spanish, english, italian, french (basic) and russian (basic).
Languages
Russian | Italian | French | English
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