Guided Snowshoeing tours in the Sierra Nevada

During the winter months snow is in abundance; and with great trails offering wonderful scenery, snowshoers will find this a wonderful destination. Moreover, snowshoers of every level of skill and experience will find plenty of trails to meet their desires and needs.

If youve never tried it....you should! Its good fun and very easy to learn. From high start points to the north of the Veleta (3394 m) peak we have easy access to high snow bowls where the basics can be learnt. After the brief learning curve we can then ascend some simple peaks. Longer tours can be found to the south of the range, including the highest peak in mainland Spain...Mulhacen (3483 m). There are some fantasic descents through the forests above Capileira!

We have snowshoes available from well know makes such as Tubbs, Salomen and Camp. Hire costs are included in the holiday price.

We also use the high Puerto de Ragua as an access point to get to the wonderful snows of the eastern Sierras. Unspoilt and quiet, this area is ideal for venturing into the winter hills.

When snow conditions allow we are able to run trips in the hills and forests just above your base at Lanjaron. Almost snowshoeing from the doorstep!

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• The winter wonderland of the Cebollar and Las Alegas
Above Puente Palo in the Alpujarras lies a winter wonderland of fun and beautiful scenery. Against a backdrop of adverse mountain snow conditions we had headed upwards to the Cebollar hut. But what...
• Snowshoeing Sierra Nevada
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• Snow Dogs
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• Snowshoes all the way!
A 16 hour 2 day epic winter trip snowshoeing to and from the Poqueira refugio in Spains Sierra Nevada. Photos by Andy Grant. Team from Gary Scully's "Help for Heroes" fundraising www.helpforheroes....

• Snowshoeing to the Poqueira Refugio, Sierra Nevada
A long snowshoe in deep snows through a winter mountain wonderland to the Poqueira Refugio in Spains Sierra Nevada. Gary Scully's "Help for Heroes" team fundraising www.hel...

• Snowshoeing Alpujarra
During the winter months snow is in abundance in the forests of the Alpujarras high above Puente Palo. With great trails offering wonderful scenery, snowshoers will find th...

• Snowshoeing Hoya de la Mora
If youve never tried it....you should! Snowshoeing is good fun and very easy to learn. From high start points to the north of the Veleta (3394 m) peak we have easy access t...

The good news is that anyone who can walk can go snowshoeing. From young kids to senior citizens. Depending on your age and weight range there will be a shoe that will fit your specific needs.

There are many great places to try out your snowshoes. Email Spanish Highs Mountain Guides for suggestions in the Sierra Nevada. Once you feel comfortable, you might like to try out a new hiking trail.

Any time you want during December to May (if there are at least 4 inches snow on the ground)! Snowshoeing is a great activity by itself or combined with other outdoor pursuits like winter camping, backcountry snowboarding and skiing, sledding, or running. When you have a pair of snowshoes, there are no more excuses for not getting out and enjoying winter.

There are a number of reasons to enjoy the benefits of snowshoeing:
A fun and active way to visit the outdoors
Inexpensive
Simple to learn
Great cardiovascular exercise
Another fun winter activity to add to your list
Good for your spirit
An entertaining social activity
Everyone is doing it!

See our Guide to Snowshoeing for more information