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Walking holidays in the Sierra Nevada and Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain

Welcome to Ibex Walking & Wildlife Holidays

Ibex Trex specialise in guided and self-guided walking and wildlife holidays based in the beautiful untouched region of las Alpujarras and the Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain.

The Sierra Nevada, Spain is an amazing place being the highest massif in Europe outside the Alps. On the southern slopes of this great mountain range lies the valleys of Las Alpujarras; a hidden treasure of Andalucia that is full of culture and wildlife and is ideal for walking holidays and wildlife holidays. With a wonderful climate throughout the year, Ibex Trex walking holidays offer a wide range of seasonal walking and trekking experiences with a variety of levels.

March to June brings the bloom of many beautiful wild flowers and fabulous walking at both high and low levels, July and August are the hottest time of the year but one of the best times to set your sights on Mulhacen and other stunning high level treks. September to November brings the autumn colours and again allows for both high level and low level walking holidays. December to Feburary is stunning with bright blue skies against a wintery backdrop of the snow-covered mountains of the Sierra Nevada allows for fabulous low level walking holidays.

Also, through Februrary to March, the almond groves are full of purple, pink and white blossom and Ibex can be seen throughout the year. Whichever season and level of walking you choose, we cover the whole region using the best routes and walks that cater for an extraordinary walking holiday.

We have chosen these beautiful areas for their great walking routes, outstanding wildlife and amazing landscapes. Ibex Trex caters for large groups, small groups and individual walking and wildlife holidays. Any level of walking can be undertaken from strenuous trekking up to the amazing 3000 metre Ridge and Spain's highest peak, Mulhacen in the Sierra Nevada, to ambling through the beautiful, tranquil white washed villages of Las Alpujarras.

We pride ourselves on our excellent hospitality and skill for catering for every individual's and groups needs. We strive to make our walking and wildlife holidays include everything you need for a memorable holiday, with our fantastic walking and guiding through breathtaking landscapes laced with fabulous wildlife and flora, great food, accommodation and company.

"The hotel Alqueria de Morayma, in its idyllic setting, was the perfect base for the week's Wildlife Walking holiday. The walks were varied, passing through lovely scenery and local villages. As a reasonably fit 68-year-old, I found the level of difficulty was just right. The enthusiasm and knowledge of Gary, the wildlife guide, was a delight, and I learned a lot. We saw about 70 different bird species. Dan's faultless organisation ensured a happy week, and the hotel's excellent food and local wine, together with Sally's picnics (including a slice of wonderful home-made cake) ensured a gain of 2 kilos, even after all that walking. Happy days!" Judith -Wildlife Week
May 2011

"What can I say, a fantastic walking holiday, we will be recommending you to our friends and come back. Thanks Dan."Paul & Caroline - Walking Las Alpujarras and the Sierra Nevada Week
April 2011

Guided Walking Holidays

Ibex Trex guided walking itineraries are all inclusive packages. These walking holidays are catered for individuals, couples or small groups who like to meet and walk with other like minded people in this beautiful region of Spain.

Group On Acequia de Berchules, 2650 m

The 645 Euro price for a walking holiday itinerary include:-

All walks professionally guided
Half board accommodation in quality hotels and excellent ibex trex lunches on walk days.(based on 2 people sharing)
All transport throughout the week including airport transfers from Malaga, Granada and Almeria.
An Excursion to Granada and the Alhambra (45 Euro Extra)
The only things you will need extra money for are extra drinks, hotel services, meals in Granada and any shopping you do.

There is a 110 Euro single supplement applicable.

The hotels we use have been chosen for there quality accommodation and great local food.

All breakfasts and evening meals are included and we provide Ibex Trex delicious lunches on walk days. Our lunches use only locally sourced produce, which are made to a high standard.

Walking in Blossom

Level	LOW
Distance	10km - 12km, Good Paths
Duration	5 days with 3 days walking
Hotel	Hotel Alquiera de Morayma
Date	23/02/12
Cost	445 Euro (70 euro single room supplement)

Blossom At Alqueria de Morayma, Las Alpujarras, Spain

Las Alpujarras in early spring is a sight to behold. The hills are covered in purples, pinks and whites and the air is scented with the heady smell of blossom. The Sierra Nevada is still covered in snow and is an amazing backdrop for our days walking.

The holidays are five days long with three days guided walking and four nights in the excellent Alquiera de Morayma hotel. All food and transport provided.

The walks will be of a leisurley nature, to enjoy the scenery and give you the chance to appreciate this stunning area.

Autumn Walking Special

Level	MEDIUM
Distance	9km - 18km, Some steep ascents and descents
Duration	8 days with 5 days walking
Accommodation	Hotel Finca los llanos Hotel Hotel Alquiera de Morayma
Date	20/10/12
Cost	645 Euro (120 Euro single room supplement)

Mulhacen From Plaza De Los Lobos

This is a two hotel walking holiday. Starting in the Poquiera gorge we make our way further east. Walking some of the classic trails along the way and walking some fabulous high level routes (above 3000m).
We also have a fabulous rest day, spending the day in Granada and the Alhambra.

This itinerary includes excellent hotel accommodation, breakfasts, dinners and lunches on walk days. It also includes airport transfers and transport throughout the week in Spain and professionally guided walks, as well as a day to Granada and the Alhambra.

Las Alpujarras Valley Walk

Level	LOW
Distance	7km - 12km, Good Paths
Duration	7 nights with 5 days walking
Accommodation	Finca Los llanos, Hotel Mecina Hotel la Fragua, Hotel Alquiera de Morayma
Dates	23/03/12, 21/04/12, 09/06/12, 29/09/12
Cost	645 Euro(120 euro single room supplement)

Guided Group in La Taha

The area of Las Alpujarras is the area between the high Sierra Nevada and the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the most diverse regions in Spain. The Sierra Nevada dominates the rich blue skies, whilst the Contraviesa Mountain range to the South separates Las Alpujarras from the sea. The area is rich in Moorish history and culture and full of wildlife and amazing scenery.

This itinerary has been designed for you to see some of the best bits of Las Alpujarras in a week, and is one of our most popular itineraries. We meander through the stunning Alpujarran valley starting in Capileira, which is high in the Poquiera Gorge in the West and amble our way East to Cadiar, ‘The Navel of La Alpujarra’, through the beautiful white washed villages and stunning valleys. You will stay in 4 different hotels in 4 fabulous locations within this trip, and your luggage will be sent on ahead of you, so only a day backpack is needed for the walks.

Walking Las Alpujarras & Sierra Nevada

Walking Group Looking At Lobras

Level	MEDIUM
Distance	9km - 20km, Some steep ascents and descents,
Duration	7 nights, 5 days walking
Accommodation	Finca los llanos, Hotel la Fragua, Alqueira de Morayma
Dates	07/04/12, 12/05/12, 08/09/12
Cost	645 Euro (120 euro single room supplement)

Las Alpujarras, Spain is the place of the Moors last stand, the area is still rich with their legacy. You can see it in the architecture, the food and most of all the scenery. They have carved terraces out of the hillsides, creating amazing landscapes and irrigated the land using waterways, making lush valleys still used for agriculture today.

This walking holiday has been created for walkers who want to walk that little bit longer and also do some high level walks. The itinerary includes Siete Lagunas (2900 m) and the 3000 metre ridge walk.

Trekking Las Alpujarras & Sierra Nevada

Rio Toril Lunch break

Level	HIGH
Distance	15km - 25km, Steep ascents and descents, No paths in places
Duration	7 nights, 5 days walking
Accommodation	finca los llanos, Refugio de Poquiera Hotel la fragua, alquiera de Morayma
Dates	26/05/12, 23/06/12
Cost	645 Euro (120 euro single room supplement)

The Sierra Nevada extends through the regions of Almeria and Granada. It measures 78 km from east to west and is 30km in the west and 15km in the east. This is the highest massif in Europe after the Alps, with Mulhacen being the highest peak in mainland Spain at 3482 metres.

The diversity of this region, which ranges from 500 metres in the Las Alpujarras to over 3000 metres in the Sierra Nevada gives the walker a fantastic week of varying landscapes, wildlife and climate.

The week is catered for people who wish to have some challenging walks and to walk at a high altitude.

North From Narila

Level	HARD
Distance	12km - 25km, Steep ascents and descents, rough paths in places
Duration	7 nights(inc 1 in Granada), 5 days walking
Accommodation	Alquiera de Morayma, Hotel la fragua, refugios, Hotel Puerta del los Granadas
Date	24/07/11
Cost	675 Euro

Sunrise Over Eastern Sierra Nevada

‘When one looks South from Granada across the red towers of the Alhambra, one sees a range of mountains known as the Sierra Nevada which have snow on them all year round. This is the famous view, so endlessly reproduced on picture postcards, which brings the tourists to Andalusia in the spring. But forget the Alhambra, forget the nightingales, and consider only the mountains’

Gerald Brenan South From Granada

This itinerary is a high mountain walk from the village of Narila, in Las Alpujarras, up and over the Sierra Nevada Massif into Granada. Two great walks in Las Alpujaras before we start the 3 day expedition to Granada. We will be staying in Hotels and mountain refugios before getting to the historic city of Granada, where we will stay for two nights and visit the Alhambra.

Wildflower Week

Level	LOW
Distance	8km - 12km, Good paths
Duration	7nights, 5 days walking
Accommodation	Hotel Alquiera de morayma
Date	30/04/11
Cost	645 Euro

Norwegian Botanical Society - Wildlife Holiday 2010

The botanical biodiversity of the Sierra Nevada is of incalculable value. A census has charted 2100 plants. This amounts to almost 30% of the floral population of Spain. The area of las Alpujarras is vibrant in colour from April - June, whilst high up in the Sierra, the alpine plants are from May - July, with many of them being seen until the first snows.

Ibex Trex Wild Flower holiday is designed for people who wish to walk at a steady pace and have an interest and desire to learn about and explore this beautiful untouched region. The walks will be of a leisurely nature with frequent stops for the guide to show you and answer questions about some of the abundant wildflower and fauna. The maximum number of people in a group will be 8, in order to give you the full benefit of the tours and our guide’s knowledge.

The areas we have chosen to walk in are rich in wildlife and offer the walker an excellent chance to see fields of wildflower and amazing birds of prey. We will be walking in the beautiful valleys of Las Alpujarras and as high as the Sierra Nevada ridge, at 3000 meters to enable us to see and experience the full range of wild flower this amazing area has to offer.

The walks will be led by our enthusiastic expert and local wildlife guide, Gary Morrell. He will take you walking in his favourite areas of wildflower and wildlife. Guiding you through the various colourful scenery, answering your questions and keeping you entertained with his vast knowledge of all things living.

'Excellent, thank you so much just the right level of walking and great hotels. Dan was a very good guide' Johan & Group September 2011

'A fabulous week of walking, really enjoyed the whole experience and you looked after us very well' Liz, Emily & Sara September 2011

"Just returned from walking in the Sierra Nevada and Las Alpujarras with Ibex Trex. What a fantastic holiday. The difficulty and pace were perfectly pitched and I really enjoyed every minute of our 7 day stay. The first hotel was ideally situated as was the Alqueria de Morayma hotel for the second part of the hoiday. The walks were varied and most interesting passing through fabulous scenery and wonderful old villages. Dan was super company and a great laugh. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ibex Trex for a super holiday in an amazing location. I will be back."Denise - Autumn Special November 2011

Self Guided Walking Holidays

If you want the freedom to explore this area on your own but want us to book you the best accommodation and supply you with the best suited walking itinerary then all this can be all arranged around what you require and any dates are available for any length of time.

View Over The Tabernas Desert Our self guided holidays include:-

Your choice of start and finish dates
Great hotel accommodation and food (click here for hotels we use)
Sherpa transport for luggage (hotel to hotel)
A packed walk pack with everything you need to enjoy your holiday.
Clear descriptive walk notes,
clearly marked maps,
guides about the areas history, flora and fauna
24hr assistance if needed.

The price for 7 nights half-board hotel accommodation is 545 Euro.
The holidays can be lengthened and shortened to suit your requirements.

Please contact us to enquire about our self guided holidays.

Self Guided Itineraries

Low Walking
Medium Walking
High Walking
3000m Ridge
Airport Transfers
Extras

Las Alpujarras Valley Walk

Description
A leisurely walking itinerary which gives the walker a great taste of the region and stays in some beautiful hotels. This week takes in the beautiful la taha region for two days before transferring to Trevelez the highest village in Spain and famous for its air cured ham, and the lesser walked area around Berchules and Cadiar.
This itinerary has some transfers involved to keep the walking distances down.
A free day in Berchules.

Length of walking days
6km - 14km about 4-8 hours of easy walking with no steep ascents or descents.
Paths are all well walked and easy to navigate.
No walking experience necessary.

Route of walk
2 Nights in Mecina - 1 Night in Trevelez - 2 Nights in Berchules - 2 Nights in Cadiar

Las Alpujarras Valley Walk

Description
Walk from one end of the valley taking in some of the best bits of the Alpujarran valley.
Starting in the stunning Poquiera gorge before walking to la taha region and onto to Trevelez before a long walk to Cadiar.
This itinerary allows you to spend two nights in each hotel, one day walking and returning to the hotel and the next day walking to the next hotel.
A Free day in Trevelez.

Length of walking days
12 km - 19 km about 4 - 9 hours of easy to medium walking.
Some walking experience would be beneficial.

Route of walk
2 Nights in Capileira - 2 Nights in Mecina - 2 Nights in Trevelez - 1 Night in Cadiar

Sierra Nevada & Las Alpujarras

Description
Walk up to the Sierra Nevada and Mulhacen before descending into the more tranquil alpujarras.
A great walking week for those that want to get right up into the Sierra Nevada and experience its beautiful wilderness and also get to walk in the tranquil valleys of Las Alpujarras.

Length of walking days
All walks are at least 6-10 hours in length and are of a medium to hard in walking ability.
Paths can be steep and rough.
Walking experience essential.

Route of Walk
2 Nights in Capileira - 1 Night in Poquiera Refugio - 2 Nights in Trevelez - 2 Nights in Cadiar

If you want walk at altitude and experience the Sierra Nevada ridge and its stunning scenery and wildlife, then you can include the 3000 metre ridge into your itinerary.

The walk can be from 9km to 16km in length and we can do the walks at anytime of year, weather depending. The 9km is not a difficult walk but you will be walking at altitude all day which does make your body work that bit harder. The 16km walk is harder but not there are no long steep ascents or descents, as we have gained the altitude by vehicle.

The cost is 40 Euro per person, based on two people with luch provided.
The walk is guided by one of our guides and involves a 1 hour 4X4 transfer to the start point which is the highest point in the Sierra Nevada you can get a vehicle.

If you require an Airport/city/hotel Transfer from/to Granada, Almeria and Malaga

1-5 people 120 Euro per group return

6-10 people 180 Euro per group return

Please contact us if you have any other destinations you may need transfers from or to.

If you would like to make your own way to the start point of your self guided walking holiday then the local bus company is at www.alsa.es , it is a reliable and good service or if you wish to hire a car then we use www.amigoautos.com which we have found the best price comparison site around.

Granada & the Alhmabra
Granada & Alhambra Excursion (to be taken on a nominated free day) 45 Euro inc ticket to Alhmabra per person (min 2 people)

Lunches
Lunches can be obtained from hotels or from local shops. The average price for a picnic lunch from a hotel is 6.50/7.50 Euro, which will include a sandwich, fruit, cake and a drink, or you can buy the Ibex Trex lunch package for 5 Euro per day. Ibex Trex lunch includes large sandwich, homemade cake, fresh fruits and a drink if required.

We spent 9 wonderful, self-guided, days with Ibex Trex. The mountains are spectacular, the walking superb. Can't say enough good things about the Hotel accommodation, fantastic views, good food and superb ammenities. We wish we were still there but hopefully it is NOT a once in a lifetime trip. Don't hesitate, contact Dan, and go. Ron and Friends
June 2011

Thank you for a really great introduction to the Sierra Nevada. We had a really good time – we felt the medium level itinerary show cased the area really well, routes we would never have found for ourselves and we really enjoyed all the hotels, again I’m sure we wouldn’t have found such good places to stay. Chris was really helpful and friendly – it felt good to have someone in the country – and made us feel very spoilt having an itinerary built around what we wanted to do. Thank you so much for being so flexible with changing the night’s stay at Trevelez, my fault I felt I would not be up for walking two long 18km days back to back. Had a lovely restful stay in Trevelez enjoying the mountains and roof top terrace views."
Lesley September 2011

Wildlife Holidays

Ibex On Ridge We specialise in providing guided wildlife holidays for wildlife enthusiasts and professional wildlife experts. Our relaxed andfriendly holidays give you the chance to learn about birds, plants ,reptiles and butterflies. Ibex Trex are based in one of europes most diverse regions for flora and butterflies, with the Sierra Nevada being a Biosphere reserve of Spain and the Cabo de Gata being a Marine Natural Park, hosting some fabulous salt marshes and desert like conditions. You can see all the habitats and enviroments we cover in more detail here.

You can read the Norwegian Botanical Societies Trip Report 2010 Here

Itineraries

We have timed our itineraries with events in the local wildlife calendar, wildflowers or bird migration. We walk 6 - 10 km a day with plenty of stops to listen to the guide, take photographs or take in the spectacular views.

We cater for individuals and groups, we have set itneraries that will give you a broader range of the flora and fauna of this excellent region and we run tailor-made holidays for specialists in certain fields.

All our prices include half-board with lunches on trip days and all land based transport in Spain. We use the best hotels in the regions we cover and all have great local food and comfortable rooms. Please contact us if you have any questions or enquiries.

Las Alpujarras And the Sierra Nevada
Cabo De Gata - Nijar Natural Park

Las Alpujarras And the Sierra Nevada

Mulhacen And Alcazaba, Sierra Nevada, Spain Sierra Nevada represents the highest massif in Europe after the Alps, with Mulhacen at 3482m is the highest peak in the Iberian peninsular. The highest peaks can remain snow capped for the much of the year which is unusual seeing as its only 33km from the Mediterranean coast. The Sierra Nevada, designated Andalucia's second national park in 1999 after Donana. Extends over a range of 2000km2, through the regions of Granada and Almeria.

The climate is classified as Mediterranean, due to a dry period of about two months during the summer but also due to the gain in altitude and the southerly and northerly aspects several mico-climates can be found in the region. These micro climates coupled with altitude and the complex geological history lead to the formation of many different ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

The habitats found in this diverse region range from sub-desert, flower rich meadows, riverine systems and grazed pastures, oak woodland, pine woodland leading to cold deserts of sub-tundra and alpine like plateaus.

The stunning botanical biodiversity of the Sierra Nevada which boasts over 2000 species of plant of which over 80 are exlcusive endemic species and over 300 endemic to the Iberian peninsular. Further to this the Sierra Nevada has over 100 endemic species of fauna. Moreover, the isolation of surrounding ecosystems there are undoubtley more species yet to be discovered.

Specialites of the area include :-

Mammals Birds Reptiles Butterlifes Flowers

Spanish Ibex Golden Eagle Spiny-footed Lizard Apollo(Nevadensis) Sierra Nevada Gentian

Beech Martin Bonellis' Eagle Large Psammodromus Swallowtail(also Scarce) Spanish Foxglove

Common Genet Golden Oriole Oscellated Lizard Black-veined White Star of the Snow

Boar Alpine Ascentor
Worm Lizard
Desert Orange-tip

Blind Mole Red-billed Chough Lataste's Viper Black Satyr

White-toothed Shrew Crested Tit Montpellier Snake Giant Peacock Moth

'It was such a lovely trip and I enjoyed every minute of it! Warm wishes' Kirsten Chair Person of the Buskerud Botanical Society May 2010

'Thank you for a most enjoyable holiday. It was great to have the opportunity to be out in the Alpujarra countryside and on top of this we saw plants and creatures we would never have spotted without the enthusiastic guiding, and also got to know something of the history of the area. 'April 2010

Group Walking Holidays

Walking Group At Timar Fiesta, Las Alpujarras, Spain Ibex Trex caters for walking and wildlife groups and clubs. All our itineraries can be used for your group or if you prefer we can design a tailor made itinerary.

We have several guides so any size group can be taken and we can run different walks on the same day to accommodate different levels of walking.

Our group holidays include:-

All transport in Spain
Great quality hotel accommodation with breakfasts and three course evening meals
Experienced, qualified guides
Excellent walking routes to suit you and your group
Lunches on activity days
We can include wine tasting, wildlife nights, Granada and la Alhambra trips, traditional flamenco evenings to enhance your walking or wildlife holiday

Please contact us to enquire about our great group rates.

'Thank you so much for a very successful and excellent walking week - enjoyed by all. We are now getting our breath back and receiving lots of thank you messages and congratulatory comments on the week. Again many thanks to both you and Amy. Good luck for the future.' West Berkshire Ramblers

'Excellent walking holiday, thank you for your organisation and walks' Galway Walking group

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Walking holidays in the Sierra Nevada and Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain

Welcome to Ibex Walking & Wildlife Holidays

Guided Walking Holidays

Ibex Trex guided walking itineraries are all inclusive packages. These walking holidays are catered for individuals, couples or small groups who like to meet and walk with other like minded people in this beautiful region of Spain.

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Las Alpujarras Valley Walk

Las Alpujarras Valley Walk

Sierra Nevada & Las Alpujarras

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