The 3 Great Peaks of Southern Spain Sierra Nevada

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Roam the top of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, visiting its three highest and most spectacular peaks, including the highest point in continental Spain. See for yourself why this incredible piece of geography is one of the most-loved corners of Spain - and take to the heights to see some of the country’s most breathtaking views. Trek through remote villages...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Climb to the summit of continental Spain’s highest peak, Mulhacén, and look out across Andalucia and the Sierra Nevada from one of the most spectacular viewpoints on the Iberian Peninsula.
    • Trek through the mountain villages, gorges, terraces and bounteous greenery of the Alpujarra, an area of remarkable natural beauty.
    • Spend two nights at the Poqueira mountain hut, an 84-person capacity Refuge high on the mountain slopes offering warm rooms, good food and friendly faces.
    • Explore the slopes of Alcabaza, one of the most isolated peaks in the Sierra Nevada.
    • Walk on the summit of Veleta with its iconic ship’s-bow shape, and look down upon the highest paved road in Europe.
    • Enjoy expert guidance from experienced mountain guides who also know how to bring the stories of this region alive in your imagination.

What's this trip about?

    Roam the top of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, visiting its three highest and most spectacular peaks, including the highest point in continental Spain. See for yourself why this incredible piece of geography is one of the most-loved corners of Spain - and take to the heights to see some of the country’s most breathtaking views. Trek through remote villages, sleep in a mountain Refuge (hut), and summit the highest peak in Europe outside of the Caucasus and Alps.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMalaga
End CityMalaga

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • High Adventure
  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Rock Climbing

Trip includes

    • 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners.
    • 1 night in hostel in Sierra Nevada, 2 nights in a refuge, 1 night hotel in the Alpujarras
    • Local English-speaking certified mountain guide for treks.
    • All transports from/to airport and between destinations in a Rug&Rock minibus/4x4 with air-con.
    • Financial protection in accordance with The Package Travel regulation

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Itinerary

Day 1: The Adventure Begins

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Alpujarras

Welcome to Andalusia. You start your adventure in the city of Malaga. Dating back 2,800 years, it’s one of the oldest cities in the world - and it is currently enjoying an artistic revival. Once you transf...

Day 2: Trekking Through The Alpujarras

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After a short ride from Malaga, you’ll start the day’s trek in Trevélez or Capileira. They’re both beautiful settlement of whitewashed buildings in the traditional Alpujarras style. Trevélez is one of Europe’s highest towns above sea...

Day 3: Climbing To The Roof Of Spain

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

You’ll start the day early and climb the slopes of Mulhacén, Spain’s highest mountain at 3.482 m above sea level, before descending through Siete Lagunas, a region of pastures and lakes spreading out at the base of Mulhacén, with a v...

Day 4: The View From Veleta

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today you climb Veleta, the second highest peak in the Sierra Nevada (3,396 metres above sea level) and, with its famous ‘frozen wave’ shape, the most iconic. From the imposingly rugged summit, you’ll look across over the whole mount...

Day 5: And home.

Meals: Dinners

Barring a little opportunistic sightseeing in Malaga, you’re done! We’ll be arranging for transfers to Malaga airport for your flight home - but depending on your time of flight, you could visit the city’s port, the shopping precinct, the cathedral, Gibralfaro Castle or the Alcazaba, and take a last meal in Andalusia with some of the best seafood you’ll find in Spain.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $700
Price per day$140
Last Updated: 1/11/2022

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Meals other than stated
    • Sleeping Bags
    • Travel insurance
    • Allow $9-11 for each meal not included.

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Meals Included

4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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