Christmas at Sierra Nevada and Granada

José is a local AEGM and UIMLA guide and he has planned a different hiking program for Christmas 2016. They will be 5 amazing days visiting the best spots of the Alpujarra Region and especially the south slopes of Sierra Nevada. Don't miss it!

5 Days

Dec

Description

Please, let me invite you to a fantastic Christmas program in Sierra Nevada, an amazing spot of the Alpujarra Region.

The region of Alpujarra is a place full of history and nature. It extends along the amazing provinces of Granada and Almeria, both lying on the Sierra Nevada’s southern slopes.

Sierra Nevada, which means “mountain pasture” in the Arabic language, is the second highest massif of Europe. That is why its average altitude change is about 1.200 meters. This mountain massif forms a natural wall among the Alpujarra and the Granada town.

Therefore, during this trip you can enjoy the warm hospitality of the local people of the forest villages. Besides that, you will also spend a full day in the city of Granada. There we can visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace and delight our palate with the typical “tapas”.

At the end of this description you can find the complete day-by-day itinerary. They will be 5 great days hiking and venturing ourselves in the most historical and natural places.

Available departures: December 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30. Live a different Christmas in Sierra Nevada!

If you want to book your place now or have more questions, please contact me. I will be waiting your message, eager to lead this hiking Christmas experience in the best spots of Granada.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Capileira

We will arrive to this protected village where we will have a walk along its narrow streets and discover its secrets corners.

Day 2: Poqueira River Valley

Our hike will firstly will take us to the old settlement of “La Cebadilla”. We will climb up, crossing several rivers that flow down the slopes of Mulhacén until we arrive at the “Cortijo de Las Tomas”.We will start the return enjoying stunning landscapes of the Sierra Nevada. We will walk along the irrigation channels returning to Capileira.

Day 3: Capileria - Bubión - Pampaneira

Today we will hike around the three most famous and beautiful villages of Alpujarras. We can hike around its narrow streets and visit artisan workshops.

Day 4: Capileria - Monasterio Budista

During this day you will discover why Buddhists have chosen this place to build a monastery… It will be really interesting!

Day 5: Alhambra Camp - Granada

In the morning we visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace, enjoying this place till lunch time in “El Albaicín” neighborhood. Afterwards we will discover the “Sacromonte” neighborhood. Finally we will head to the city of Granada where we will begin our walking route through the city center.

Details

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Single accommodation only available on request.

Meeting point

Capileira

About the guide

José

Mountain Leader

AEGM and UIMLA guide from Spain.

I'm a mountain lover since I went up to Mulhacén at the age of 14. Since then I've been to mountains all around the world, always looking for new challenges.

I like to share the love I feel for the mountains, and all what I learned out there during all these years.

Some of my credentials:

- Certified mountain guide for blind people (UNED foundation)
- Wilderness Guide (WGA, currently in process)
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA certified)
- Member of the Spanish Association of Mountain Guides (AEGM) and member of the Union of International Mountain Leaders Association (UIMLA)

Regarding my experience, I've done ascents and trekkings in the Alps, Pyrenees, Atlas range, Andes, Himalayas and Norway. I'm originally from Granada, in Andalucía, so I know in detail the region of Sierra Nevada.

Languages

English

Certificates

AEGM | UIMLA

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