Guided Trekking Tours & Holidays in the Sierra Nevada
High level guided trekking - day or multi-day tours
The high Sierra Nevada provide wonderful opportuinities for mountain trekking of the highest quality. The traverse of the main ridge takes 5 days and covers all the major peaks. Mulhacen, highest in Spain is always a challenge. In addition we have many fine day and multi day tours in the range.
Use our "Walking and Trekking Grades and Recommendations" to help you find a suitable trip.
Trekking Sierra Nevada 3000m Peaks (Los Tres Miles)
Early
autumn and the spring are ideal times to visit. The weather is cool
enough for the lowlands, yet warm and dry enough for the high mountains.
Snow will linger on the high peaks for much of the year. We run these
popular trips from mid-May through to the end of November. We aim to
cover all the main 3,000 metre peaks of the Sierra Nevada in one week.
Transport support is provided to ensure we are able to traverse the
main sections of the range. The walking is quiet and unspoilt but a
certain amount of resilience is required as it is remote and rough.
More info about the tours...... "Just a quick email to say thank you for a superb holiday. It has given me the wish to do more and experience other things. The guiding was excellent. Hopefully see you next year" Emma Phillips, Sierra Nevada Traverse
Mulhacen - Spain's highest mountain
Mulhacen
rises to 3482m making it the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula and
continental Spain. 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. It
is part of the Sierra Nevada range in the Cordillera Penibetica. We
climb Mulhacen in either a 2 day ascent staying in the Poqueira Hut
or a 1 day (summer only ascent).
More info......
Walking Sierra Nevada High Peaks
The high and major peaks of the Sierra Nevada can be ascended in 1 or
2 days. Why not include the ascent of some of the finest peaks in Spain
into your holiday itinerary? You may combine any of these trips into
a week or 2 weeks walking. The walking is rough but the views are vast
and spectacular and yet, quiet and unspoilt!
More info (inc Veleta)......
2 and 3 day Crossings of the Sierra Nevada
Andalucia's Sierra Nevada lend itself to 2 or 3 day mountain trekking. There are high start points available that give access to magnificent mountain scenery, in the highest mountain range outside the alps in western europe. For those with limited time available in Spain, these crossings of the range allow you to experience the mountains at their best.We run these multi day treks on demand throughout the year, conditions permitting.
We have tried and tested 6 of the best multi day traverses around. The following are offered:
1. Ski Centre, Elorietta, Tajos los Machos to Puente Palo (2 day) TOUGH
2. Ski Centre, Cartujo, Caballo to Lanjaron (2 day) VERY TOUGH
3. Ski Centre, Cerro los Machos to Capileira (2 day) TOUGH
4. Ventura Trailhead, Caballo, Cartujo to Ski Centre (2 day) CHALLENGING
5. Alcazaba and Puntal de Vacares (3 day) VERY TOUGH
6. The Remote Northern Peaks (3 day) VERY TOUGH
to.....
More info ......
Trekking Photo Galleries
• Crossing the Sierra Nevada from Granada to Lanjaron
This is a great high level 2 day trek starting at the ski centre and passing by the Elorrieta hut before over Pico del Cartujo and Tajos Altos. Dropping down to Laguna Cuadrada for overnight camp. ...
• A 5 hour trek in the Tabernas desert badlands of Almeria
We had met our group at the entrance to mini Hollywood. It was their first visit to Almeria and a trek round the spectacular badlands in Almeria was a priority. Even though this was April, no water...
• Tabernas Desert Tour April 2011
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• Cumbres Verdes
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• Sierra de Huetor
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• Alpujarra Walking
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• Desert Walking in Tabernas, Almeria
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• The lakes of Lagunillas
A beautiful summer walking venue above the Sierra Nevada ski area. Snow banks contrast with the vivid greens of the Borreguiles. var flashvars31 = {}; flashvars31.galleryURL = "http://www.spanishhi...
• Caballo and Laguna de Lanjaron
Walk by Club Senderismo de Lanjarón over the Cerro de Caballo, verada cortada to the source of our water at the Laguna de Lanjaron. August 2009 var flashvars29 = {}; flashvars29.galleryURL = "http:...
• Cerro de Caballo
Normal summer ascent of the Cerro de Caballo from the Ventura hut above the Lanjaron valley. var flashvars27 = {}; flashvars27.galleryURL = "http://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/photo-albums/wp-content/up...
This is a great high level 2 day trek starting at the ski centre and passing by the Elorrieta hut before over Pico del Cartujo and Tajos Altos. Dropping down to Laguna Cuadrada for overnight camp. ...
• A 5 hour trek in the Tabernas desert badlands of Almeria
We had met our group at the entrance to mini Hollywood. It was their first visit to Almeria and a trek round the spectacular badlands in Almeria was a priority. Even though this was April, no water...
• Tabernas Desert Tour April 2011
Shot on our 5 hour desert trekking tour with our party of friendly Dutch clients. var flashvars52 = {}; flashvars52.galleryURL = "http://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/photo-albums/wp-content/uploads/52.xm...
• Cumbres Verdes
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• Sierra de Huetor
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• Alpujarra Walking
The Alpujarra boast stunning scenery, hot sunny weather and is a wonderful area for walking. var flashvars34 = {}; flashvars34.galleryURL = "http://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/photo-albums/wp-content/up...
• Desert Walking in Tabernas, Almeria
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• The lakes of Lagunillas
A beautiful summer walking venue above the Sierra Nevada ski area. Snow banks contrast with the vivid greens of the Borreguiles. var flashvars31 = {}; flashvars31.galleryURL = "http://www.spanishhi...
• Caballo and Laguna de Lanjaron
Walk by Club Senderismo de Lanjarón over the Cerro de Caballo, verada cortada to the source of our water at the Laguna de Lanjaron. August 2009 var flashvars29 = {}; flashvars29.galleryURL = "http:...
• Cerro de Caballo
Normal summer ascent of the Cerro de Caballo from the Ventura hut above the Lanjaron valley. var flashvars27 = {}; flashvars27.galleryURL = "http://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/photo-albums/wp-content/up...
Trekking Videos
• Walking in the Alpujarras
A selection from an Alpujarras walking week in September. Shows walks in the Poqueira gorge, La Taha and along the GR7 and GR142 paths. Visits the towns of Busquistar, Trevelez, Pitres, Capileira a...
• A night under the stars with my husky friend, Khumbu
Its always great when your mountain adventures can be accompanied by a four legged friend. I took my husky, Khumbu on a trek into the Sierra Nevada, camping in the upper Lanjaron valley by streams ...
• Trekking Los Tres Miles Sierra Nevada
A wonderful 5 or 6 day trek taking in all the major 3000+ peaks in the Sierra Nevada camping by high mountain lakes and streams. The route roughly followed the main ridge line El Caballo, Veleta, M...
• The Dramatic Corral de Veleta
A short trek into the magnificent northern bowl (Corral) of Veleta in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains. Enter the Corral via the Veredon path and traverse across the valley below dramatic cliffs, be...
• Walking in the desert badlands, Tabernas, Almeria
The remarkable, barren badlands of Tabernas in Almeria provide rich walking and hiking opportunities in a truly unique European environment, especially during the colder winter months. We have been...
• The Sierra Morena Mountain Refuge
The most primitive hotel in Spain! If you want to get back to basics in a natural environment then this is the place to go. Great for birdwatching, wildlife and walking. To the west of Andalucia, i...
• Summer Tracks North Faces of Mulhacen and Alcazaba
Shows some relatively unknown and unused scrambling routes across the north faces of these 2 high peaks in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountain. Take care. If you visit, essential to take a helmet and ha...
• Sierra de Huetor walking
We are growing to love this area and have seldom met other people on our journeys through these hills. In addition to wild and quiet walking we have also "discovered" some brilliant scrambling pote...
• Scrambling along the Cavall Bernat ridge, Mallorca
Fun and frolics, scrambling and climbing along the wonderful Cavall Bernat ridge in Mallorca, probably the best high class ridge scramble in the med! The whole ridge is a excellent day outing takin...
• Tackling Mulhacen in late spring
Mulhacen is best enjoyed over a 2 day trip staying overnight at the Poqueira hut. This way the mountain can be traversed and a much better experience can be had. Day one we climb up to the Poqueira...
A selection from an Alpujarras walking week in September. Shows walks in the Poqueira gorge, La Taha and along the GR7 and GR142 paths. Visits the towns of Busquistar, Trevelez, Pitres, Capileira a...
• A night under the stars with my husky friend, Khumbu
Its always great when your mountain adventures can be accompanied by a four legged friend. I took my husky, Khumbu on a trek into the Sierra Nevada, camping in the upper Lanjaron valley by streams ...
• Trekking Los Tres Miles Sierra Nevada
A wonderful 5 or 6 day trek taking in all the major 3000+ peaks in the Sierra Nevada camping by high mountain lakes and streams. The route roughly followed the main ridge line El Caballo, Veleta, M...
• The Dramatic Corral de Veleta
A short trek into the magnificent northern bowl (Corral) of Veleta in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains. Enter the Corral via the Veredon path and traverse across the valley below dramatic cliffs, be...
• Walking in the desert badlands, Tabernas, Almeria
The remarkable, barren badlands of Tabernas in Almeria provide rich walking and hiking opportunities in a truly unique European environment, especially during the colder winter months. We have been...
• The Sierra Morena Mountain Refuge
The most primitive hotel in Spain! If you want to get back to basics in a natural environment then this is the place to go. Great for birdwatching, wildlife and walking. To the west of Andalucia, i...
• Summer Tracks North Faces of Mulhacen and Alcazaba
Shows some relatively unknown and unused scrambling routes across the north faces of these 2 high peaks in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountain. Take care. If you visit, essential to take a helmet and ha...
• Sierra de Huetor walking
We are growing to love this area and have seldom met other people on our journeys through these hills. In addition to wild and quiet walking we have also "discovered" some brilliant scrambling pote...
• Scrambling along the Cavall Bernat ridge, Mallorca
Fun and frolics, scrambling and climbing along the wonderful Cavall Bernat ridge in Mallorca, probably the best high class ridge scramble in the med! The whole ridge is a excellent day outing takin...
• Tackling Mulhacen in late spring
Mulhacen is best enjoyed over a 2 day trip staying overnight at the Poqueira hut. This way the mountain can be traversed and a much better experience can be had. Day one we climb up to the Poqueira...