Climb Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada
Mulhacen rises to 3482m making it the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula and continental Spain. It is part of the Sierra Nevada range in the Cordillera Penibetica. Its name comes from the Spanish transciption of Muley Abul Hassan, the penultimate Muslim King of Granada in the 15th century. Legend has it he was buried on the summit of the mountain, though the name is post-Reconquista. Mulhacen is also the highest peak in Europe outside the Alps and the Caucasus Mountains, and the third most topographically prominent peak in Western Europe, after Mont Blanc and Mount Etna
We offer the following guided climbs throughout the year
Summer ascents:
1 day - to and from the Hoya de Portillo. About 8-9 hours of walking is involved (1300m ascent), ascending by the long south ridge and descending via the west flank.
2 days - Day 1 we climb up to the Poqueira Hut at 2500. The walk takes 4 hours and involves 900m ascent. There we stay the night. The Poqueira Hut is a guarded refuge and has beds, blankets, meals and wine. A great place to spend the night before ascending the peak. Day 2 we follow the Rio Mulhacen before climbing the steep west flank of the mountain. After summiting we return is down the long but easy south ridge. About 8 hours walking with 1000m ascent.
Winter Ascents:
The ascent in winter is normally undertaken in a 2-day trip. The route is as above. Clients will be supplied with ice axe and crampons and suitable instruction given during Day 1. We shall advise you beforehand of the clothing and equipment requirements.
1 day - to and from the Hoya de Portillo. About 8-9 hours of walking is involved (1300m ascent), ascending by the long south ridge and descending via the west flank.
2 days - Day 1 we climb up to the Poqueira Hut at 2500. The walk takes 4 hours and involves 900m ascent. There we stay the night. The Poqueira Hut is a guarded refuge and has beds, blankets, meals and wine. A great place to spend the night before ascending the peak. Day 2 we follow the Rio Mulhacen before climbing the steep west flank of the mountain. After summiting we return is down the long but easy south ridge. About 8 hours walking with 1000m ascent.
Winter Ascents:
The ascent in winter is normally undertaken in a 2-day trip. The route is as above. Clients will be supplied with ice axe and crampons and suitable instruction given during Day 1. We shall advise you beforehand of the clothing and equipment requirements.
Mountain Meteo - Mulhacen Summit Conditions
Reproduced with the kind permission of Meteo
Exploration
Iberia Peninsula weather forecast for all mountain areas of Spain
Mulhacen weather forecast - Great resource showing very detailed forecasts. Very useful.
Iberia Peninsula weather forecast for all mountain areas of Spain
Mulhacen weather forecast - Great resource showing very detailed forecasts. Very useful.
Route profile
Mulhacen Summit Photo Gallery
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