Ibex Trex

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.

Walking Las Alpujarras And The Sierra Nevada Itinerary

Day 1 Saturday

After being met at the Airport we transfer to Capileira, Hotel Finca los llanos.

Day 2 Sunday

Hotel –Villages of the Poquiera Gorge 5-6 hours
We will walk from the hotel and descend to the river below Capileira and carry on don the river to the lowest of the villages, Pampaniera. From here we follow the Gr7 up to Bubion before carrying back to Capileira.

Day 3 Monday

Capileira - Trevelez 18km 6-8 hours
Walking from the hotel we walk from the Poqueira Gorge over to la Taha and on into the rio Trevelez valley. Taking in the beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada behind us and the Contraviesa in front. We walk through varying landscapes before finally coming to Trevelez.

Day 4 Tuesday

Siete Lagunas 7-8 hrs
A high mountain walk using the track that goes to Mulhacen (the highest peak in mainland Spain). A hard but thoroughly rewarding walk, with great views and an amazing sense of wilderness. The Siete Lagunas is the glaciation cirque defined by Loma del Mulhacen and the Alcazaba.

Day 5 Wednesday

Free Day Or Trip to Granada and the Alhambra A visit to the Alambra and then to the moorísh baths for pampering, if you wish(30 Euro extra) or just some free time in the historic city of Granada, eating, drinking and shopping.(45 Euros)

Day 6 Thursday

Trevelez - Alquiera de Morayma 19km 6-8 hrs
A great walk from Trevelez all the way down into the Cadiar Valley, walking through Juviles, Timar and Lobras before finally coming to the beautiful hotel of Alquiera de Morayma. Our base for the next two nights.

Day 7 Friday

3000 metre ridge walk 5-6 hours
Drive up to 2650 metres, where we leave the vehicles and descend to Acequia Berchules, which we follow whilst enjoying the amazing views of Mulhacen and the Trevelez valley. We continue up a narrow valley to the spectacular 3000 metre ridge before following another ridge back through Plaza de los Lobos and back to the vehicles. A stunning walk with plenty of chance to see herds of Ibex.
Farewell Drinks

Day 8 Saturday

Transfer to Airport