Alpujarras Guided Hiking Holiday: The Andalusian Himalayas

Accommodation: second night in Hotel La Fragua

Distance: 14,7 km

Elevation Gain: 937 m

Description: 

A transfer (35min) takes us to the village of Lobrás. Following the GR7, this itinerary takes us through the lesser-known part of the Alpujarras. We slowly climb in high plains to the villages of Timar and Juviles, where few people live. We have spectacular views over the canyon below, the high mountains of the Sierra Nevada and the white villages nestled against the mountain flanks. After 8 km of climbing, we descend through  lush forest towards the village of Trevelez.

Distance: 17.2 km / +479 m / -1003 m

Description:

We leave Trevélez via the GR7 trail. An easy climb through pine forests and open meadows quickly brings us above the village, and soon we are surrounded by high mountain plains and stunning views of the high Alpujarras region. After a 5 km easy climb, we descend along a beautiful path through a magnificent oak forest, and after 14 km of walking, we arrive at Busquistar. From here, we descend further to the villages of Ferreirola and Fondales. A final short climb back to the hotel where we can enjoy a well-deserved rest!

Accommodation: Hotel de Mecina

Distance: 13.4 km / +727 m / -690 m
Accommodation: Second night at Hotel de Mecina
Description: The old path descends to the impressive gorge, which we cross via an old bridge. The stone path now climbs along the other side of the gorge, offering beautiful views of the villages. The narrow path joins a wide path that gradually climbs to an old farmhouse, where we take the narrow path that descends back to the gorge. We arrive in Ferreirola, a smaller and even more remote village known for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional architecture. From Ferreirola, we continue through lush nature to our hotel in Mecina.

Accommodation: Hotel Los Llanos
Distance: 8.9 km / +821m / -408m
Description:
A shorter but still challenging hike with a long climb to the village of Capileira. We have beautiful views over the Taha Valley. We continue through oak forests to the village of Bubion. Steep meadows now dominate the landscape until we reach the beautiful village of Capileira.

Distance: 10.9 km / +723m / -778m

Accommodation: Second night at Hotel Finca Los Llanos

Description:
The route begins in Capileira and descends to the Poqueira River, then climbs through terraced mountains with olive groves high above the river before descending again to the village of Pampaneira. We take time to visit this beautiful village. We then climb back to Capileira. From the Buddhist center, we descend to the village of Pampaneira.

Accommodation: Third night at Finca Los Llanos

Option 1: The Poqueira River Gorge
Distance: 17.6 km / +923m / -917m
Description
We begin our hike from the hotel and follow the wide path that climbs out of the gorge through high meadows. Ahead, we see the impressive peaks of Mulhacén and La Veleta. We arrive at an old stone barn where the path continues to climb until we reach an old canal. We follow the canal until we descend again and enter the gorge. The path becomes more rugged and we cross the river a few times. After a final climb, we arrive back in Capileira.

Option 2: Mulhacén (3478 m): the highest mountain on the Spanish peninsula
Distance: 17.3 km / +620 m / -1340 m
Description
This is a very challenging hike, which we will only undertake if weather conditions are favorable. We will take a transfer to "Alto del Chorrillo," at an altitude of 2712 m. Here we begin the technically easy but challenging climb to the summit of Mulhacén (3479 m). We return via the path through the Poqueira gorge.

End of the journey and transfer to the airport of Granada.