Walking and Trekking in the Sierra Nevada

38 walks, scrambles and multi-day traverses

Guidebook to walks and multi-day treks in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in
Spain’s Andalucia. The 38 routes include the highest point of continental
Spain, Mulhacén, and take in villages including Trevélez, Lanjarón and
Capileira. Includes main ridge traverses, high mountain scrambles and a
Spanish Three Peaks challenge.

This guidebook presents 33 graded walks and 5 high mountain scrambles in the
striking Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range in mainland Spain and in
western Europe outside the Alps. Easily accessible from Granada and Málaga, it
is a world of soaring, snow-clad peaks and deep valleys, far removed from the
crowded beaches of the Costa del Sol just two hours away. The routes are
spread across the national park, with attractive towns and villages such as
Trevélez, Lanjarón, Hoya de la Mora and Cumbres Verdes serving as potential
bases for a walking holiday.

The walks have been carefully chosen to showcase the Sierra Nevada’s dramatic
scenery, taking in barren rocky peaks, lush green valleys, arid badlands and
tranquil lakes. From more leisurely outings in the Cumbres Verde area to
ascents of mainland Spain’s highest summit, Mulhacén, there are routes to suit
a range of abilities, although most require a reasonable degree of fitness,
navigational skill and experience of high mountain terrain. Whilst some are
day or half-day walks, others take advantage of the region’s network of
mountain shelters or offer an opportunity to wild camp.

Also included are three longer traverses: ‹Los Tres Picos› (the Spanish Three
Peaks – Veleta, Mulhacén and Alcazaba), ‹Los Tres Miles› Integral (a multi-day
trek covering all the major 3000m peaks in the range) and an overview of the
302km Sulayr GR240. The walks can be enjoyed most of the year, however
conditions may prove too hot at the peak of summer and extra care and
equipment will be required in snow or ice: the descriptions assume summer
conditions, but include additional notes for winter walking.

The guide also includes advice on transport, bases and safety, a tick-list of
the 3000m peaks and a Spanish-English glossary. Information on plants,
wildlife and local points of interest will further enhance your visit and the
glorious colour photos provide a taste of what the region has to offer. For
those who like their mountains rough and rugged, Walking and Trekking in the
Sierra Nevada is a perfect companion to escaping the crowds and discovering a
different side to Andalucía.

Graded routes of varying difficulty, from easy half-day jaunts and day-trips
to tough multi-day treks. High-level routes but also superb lower-level
alternatives, including eight walks in the Cumbres Verdes and Dílar Valley
hills SE of Granada. Five high mountain scrambles for the more adventurous
(graded 2 to 3S).