Ibex Trex

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.

Trekking Las Alpujarras and The Sierra Nevada Itinerary

Day 1 Saturday

After being met at the Airport we transfer to Finca de Llanos in Capileira (Granada, Almeria or Malaga ).

Day 2 Sunday

Sendero del Toril 7/8 hrs
Walking from the hotel up the valley before we reach la Cebadilla, we follow a good track up the left hand side of the valley and enjoy excellent views of the Poquiera villages and the gorge at the top. A great walk for a first taste of the area and for stretching your legs after the day of travelling before.

Day 3 Monday

Poquiera Refuigio - 16km 6-8hrs
Using a little used path following the hydor elecric waterpipe and then following a dramatic cliff all the way around to the refugio.

Day 4 Tuesday

Refugio -Mulhacen(3482m) - Trevelez 8/10 hrs
Walking from the highest village in Spain Trevelez (the famous ham curing centre),.we follow a good track up to Siete Lagunas, one of the most beautiful parts of the Sierra’s before we make our way to the summit of mainland Spain, Mulhacen. After a break we descend to the Siete Lagunas and then on to Trevelez for a well earned drink.

Day 5 Wednesday

Trevelez - Alquiera de Morayma 19km 6-8hrs
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 6 Thursday

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 enjoy some free time in the historic city of Granada, eating, drinking and shopping.(45 euro)

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