Sierra Nevada Hiking Adventure – Small group Up to 3,000 Meters

4.9 (103 reviews) Granada, Spain
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Duration7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

After picking you up at Granada city center, we will drive to the top of the Sierra Nevada road, 2500 meters (8000 ft), where we will head to the beautiful San Juan glacier valley: the ice has been excaving the rocks during thousand of years: beautiful waterfalls and rocks, as well as mountain goats, eagles, vultures and insects and plants that just exist here, as Sierra Nevada is Unesco Biosphere Reserve; This is an off the beaten path hike as we know the most secret spots in Sierra Nevada.
We will get an elevation of more than 3000 meters(10000 ft), to the top of Tajos del Campanario, from where we will admire the north face of Muhacen(the highest peak in the Iberian peninsula), Veleta and Alcazaba.

Hike distance 8 kilometres
Elevation gained 600 meters

IMPORTANT INFO:

This is a moderate hike at altitude that some guests may find challenging. This tour is not recommended for people who do not regularly exercise.

What's included

  • Full refund in case of bad weather
  • We can provide warm clothes for our guests
  • Assistance and liability insurance
  • UIMLA mountain guide (most prestigious association of mountain leaders around the globe)
  • Small group tour up to 8 people
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hiking poles
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Sierra Nevada
    6h
    Sierra Nevada, or Sulayr, Mountain of the Sun as it was called by the Muslims, rises up between the provinces of Granada and Almeria like a giant and compact massif with fifteen peaks of over 3,000 metres, including the Mulhacén (3,482 metres), the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula. After being collected from your accommodation in Granada, you will be driven to 2,500 meters above sea level to the top of the Sierra Nevada Road. From here you will head to the most beautiful glacier valley of Sierra Nevada, San Juan Valley. Here you will learn how the ice has been excavating the rocks throughout thousand of years. You will also encounter beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and shiny rocks, as well as wildlife such as mountain goats, eagles, birds migrating from Africa, and insects and plants that only exist here.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the newsstand

End point

Next to the newsstand

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Sneakers or trainers are ok to enjoy this tour, you don’t need hiking shoes
  • If you exercise regularly (running, cycling, swimming, tennis etc, you will enjoy this tour)
  • If you feel too tired during the hike, there are some great spots where you can wait for the rest of the group on their way back

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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