Self Guided in the Sierra Nevada

Airport transfers, accommodation, mountain drop off/pick up points, equipment hire and snow/climbing advice from the people who live here.
100 % Snow guarantee. Sun almost guaranteed. Compare this and our prices to an equivalent stay in Scotland! So why come here?

Snow conditions: reliable winter climbing from mid-December until the end of April.
Flexibility: Any duration, any start date!
Weather: 100% snow guarantee. 90% chance of sun as well!
Accommodation: in comfortable bunkhouse in Lanjaron, conveniently placed about 1hrs drive from both the main northern and southern approaches to the range. Airport transfer is 2hrs drive. There are bars, restaurants and a disco within 3 minutes walk of the accommodation.
Food and drink: prices at least half that of the UK. Andalucia is also one of the few places in Spain providing free tapas with all alcoholic drinks!
Winter climbing: with 27 - 3,000m+ peaks the area is not lacking. Harder climbs are to be found on the north faces of Veleta, Mulhacen, Los Machos and Alcazaba. Climbs are of exploratory nature and its quite common to be in complete isolation on the climbs.
Mountain Huts: 1 very modern guarded hut with 84 beds (Poqueira Refugio). Otherwise there are many unguarded huts in the mountains. We can advise on suitability.
Travel: Lanjaron is about 5.5 hrs away from London and 6 hrs away from Leeds (Fort William about 9hrs from London and 6 hrs from Leeds, traffic permitting!)
Recommended map: Editorial Alpina Mapa Excursionista y Turistico, Sierra Nevada La Alpujarra, Escala 1:40,000

We are in the course of producing a guidebook to this area. This great climbing venue is still relatively unknown in the UK. The area provides a fantastic alternative to Scotland with much more chance of that magical combination of snow and sun! We are currently working on a climbing guide to the area. We would welcome any feed back from climbers who have visited the area and have tried out any of the climbs. This guidebook forms part of our website and is available for anybody to use. It will give climbers a flavour of whats' on offer. Use it as inspiration! guidebook.html

Take advantage of cheap winter mid-week flights to Malaga from most UK airports.
"Tailor make" your holiday from the following costs: (all prices in euros)
Airport transfer - 70 per car (up to 4 clients)
Bed and breakfast accommodation (Lanjaron bunkhouse) - 20 per person per night
Equipment hire (crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness) - 2 per item per day
Gear storage whilst in mountains - Free of charge
Advice regarding snow and climbing conditions, approach routes and hut selection - FOC
Transportation to drop off and pick up points:
Sierra Nevada (Hoya de Mora) - for Veleta and the north - 40 euros (up to 4 clients)
Capileira - for Poqueira Hut, Mulhacen and southern approach - 30 euros (up to 4 clients)
Trevelez - for Siete Lagunas and Alcazaba - 40 euros (up to 4 clients)
Extras: Poqueira Hut fees (approx 10 euros per person per night). Food and drink.

Sample itinerary and costs (all in euros) for party of 4 (6 days):
Day 1 - Arrive Malaga. Transfer to Lanjaron (70). Overnight in bunkhouse (80).
Day 2 - Transport to Hoya de Mora (40). Climb up to Cariguela Hut at 3229 metres.
Day 3 - Climb on Veleta north face. Walk across to Caldera Refugio (3030 metres).
Day 4 - Climb Puntal de La Caldera or on Mulhacen's N face. Overnight Poqueira Hut (40).
Day 5 - Gully climbs on the Raspones or Rio Crestones. Return down Poqueira gorge for pick up at Capileira (30). Overnight at bunkhouse in Lanjaron (80).
Day 6 - Return to Malaga airport for flight home (70).
Total cost is 20 excl flights, food and drink i.e. 105 (euros) per person (approx 70 pounds)!