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Walking, Trekking, Scrambling & Mountaineering, Sierra Nevada, Spain & Patagonia

"Inspiring the Adventure" with year round mountain activity holidays in the Sierra Nevada, Andalucia and Patagonia

Patagonia

Spanish Highs Mountain Guides provide a wide range of activity holidays including walking & hiking, trekking, scrambling, mountaineering, snowshoeing and skiing in the Alpujarras, Sierra Nevada (highest mountains in western europe outside the Alps!) and other varied destinations in the remote sierras of Andalucia Province, southern Spain. Also regular expeditions to the Southern Patagonian Icecap.

The area provides great opportunities for all, from the high and wild mountains in winter, to the more gentle spanish walking found in the hills of the Alpujarras. Downhill ski packages are provided for the alpine skier. There is something to interest everybody. Our sites provides a wealth of resources for those travelling independently or those who just want to learn more about these wonderful mountains! Easy access is available with flights to Granada, Malaga or Almeria airports. We offer trips of any duration and any start date. We cater for both the single person and also Group Walking Holidays. Also support for self guided climbers, walkers and trekkers.

In our blog "Inspiring the Adventure" we create new innovative mountain routes, ideas, areas and activities. We hope you will use these as an inspiration for your own adventures here!

Team News! In April 2013, Richard Hartley and Kiersten Rowland of Spanish Highs Mountain Guides have been invited to join a Berghaus sponsored team led by British snowboarder Julia Pickering, attempting to become the first people to climb and snowboard down the largest active volcano in Kamchatka in far eastern Russia. Visit the expedition webpage which is live from 10th April 2013

Walking & Hiking Holidays

Guided walking and hiking holidays through the Alpujarras, Andalucia and Spain
  • Alpujarras & Sierra Nevada - from the gentler terrain of the white villages of the Alpujarras and the long distance paths of the GR7 or GR142 to the rugged Cumbres Verdes and summer visits to the high mountain lakes in the Sierra Nevada.
  • Granada Province - the Sierra de Huetor just north of Granada and the Lecrin Valley offer remote and quiet hiking.
  • Seville Province - the vast Sierra Morena offers a vast range of walking trails in the Sierra de Aracena and along the GR48.
  • Malaga Province - the mountains of the Sierra Blanca, Sierra de las Nieves, Axarquia and Sierra de Almijara give superb walking close to the sea at Nerja and Velez-Malaga.
  • Other destinations - we visit the desert badlands of Tabernas, Almeria, run walking holidays for seniors and also enjoy the Costa Blanca range near Alicante.
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Mountain Trekking

Activity holidays. At Siete Lagunas below Mulhacen, highest peak in Spain
  • Sierra Nevada - we ascend Mulhacen, the highest mountain in Spain thoroughout the year. Also popular are multi day trips, including Los Tres Miles 5 day 3000m+ ridge traverse and north to south crossings of the range. For the more relaxed or lightweight trekker we offer mule support to carry your heavy gear.
  • Charity Challenges - raising money for good causes? Try "Los Tres Picos", a diffcult 3 day trek climbing the highest mountains in the Sierra Nevada
  • Spain and Morocco - climb Mt Toubkal in Morocco with us, or combine with an ascent of Mulhacen to climb the highest in Spain and North Africa in one tough week!
  • Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia - without doubt one of the world's premier destinations, we have some superb tours from a base in El Chalten.

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Mountaineering & Scrambling

Mountaineering, scrambling and winter skills courses with professional mountain guides
  • Winter Mountaineering - winter skills mountaineering, alpine courses and mountain ascents from December until May.
  • Via Ferratas - amazing newly developed routes available year round in Andalucia.
  • Climbing & Scrambling - rock climbing, ropework courses and high quality scrambling routes of all grades.
  • Patagonia Icecap Expedition - every two years we have an 2 week expedition to one of the most amazing places on the planet!

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Ski Touring & Snowshoeing

Ski touring, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing tours and adventures
  • Ski Touring and Backcountry Skiing - enjoy skiing and fancy getting away from the crowded pistes? Ski touring may be for you. With quiet and snowsure mountains we have backcountry skiing at its finest! Beginners courses and multi-day tours for the more experienced.
  • Snowshoeing - guided day or multi day snowshoeing tours. With access to the high mountain bowls of the Sierra Nevada and the forested Alpujarras on our doorstep.
  • Split Boarding - if you snowboard and wish to get into the backcountry then you could join one of our Splitboarding trips

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Icecap Expeditions & Trekking in Patagonia

Expeditions on the Patagonia Icecap and trekking tours near El Chalten

  • We run regular expeditions (Nov and Dec) to the Southern Patagonian Icefield. The expedition encircles the stupendous Mount Fitroy and Cerro Torre massifs. The Icecap is the largest piece of ice in the world outside the polar regions. It is very special and gives us the chance of a lifetime to sample the nearest thing you will get to an antarctic experience without actually going there!
  • We also run day and multi day tours from a base in El Chalten, undoubtedly Argentina's "Trekking Capital". There is great variety from simple day trips to tough multi day tours involving simple glacier and river crossings. All with the spectacular scenery of Los Glaciares National Park close to hand!

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Special Interest

If you are looking for something unusual then you can try outdoor photography courses, trail running tours, go birdwatching or learn navigation skills. We have family friendly holidays and geocaching trips.

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Self Guided? Support for trekkers & mountaineers

For walkers, trekkers, climbers, groups and adventurers, we offer a year round self guided support service. We provide the transport to/from airport and trailhead, choice of accommodation, maps, gas,dehydrated food, gps, gear hire, sat phones, information on snow conditions, routes etc. This ensures you spend maximum time in the mountains for minimum cost!

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