Embark on a thrilling 6-hour hike through the High Sierra Nevada, exploring the stunning San Juan Valley. Discover waterfalls, wildlife, and unique plant life in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Embark on a thrilling 6-hour hike through the High Sierra Nevada, exploring the stunning San Juan Valley. Discover waterfalls, wildlife, and unique plant life in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- Sierra Nevada - Sierra Nevada, or Sulayr, Mountain of the Sun as it was called by the Muslims, rises up between the provinces of Granada and Almeria like a giant and compact massif with fifteen peaks of over 3,000 metres, including the Mulhacén (3,482 metres), the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula. After being collected from your…
- Sierra Nevada - Sierra Nevada, or Sulayr, Mountain of the Sun as it was called by the Muslims, rises up between the provinces of Granada and Almeria like a giant and compact massif with fifteen peaks of over 3,000 metres, including the Mulhacén (3,482 metres), the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula. After being collected from your accommodation in Granada, you will be driven to 2,500 meters above sea level to the top of the Sierra Nevada Road. From here you will head to the most beautiful glacier valley of Sierra Nevada, San Juan Valley. Here you will learn how the ice has been excavating the rocks throughout thousand of years. You will also encounter beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and shiny rocks, as well as wildlife such as mountain goats, eagles, birds migrating from Africa, and insects and plants that only exist here.
- Warm clothes provided
- Small group tour (up to 8 people)
- UIMLA mountain guide
- Assistance and liability insurance
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hiking poles
- Warm clothes provided
- Small group tour (up to 8 people)
- UIMLA mountain guide
- Assistance and liability insurance
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hiking poles
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
After being picked up in the heart of Granada, the journey will take you to the summit of the Sierra Nevada road, reaching an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,000 ft). From there, the adventure continues to the stunning San Juan glacier valley, where ice has sculpted the landscape over thousands of years. Expect to see breathtaking waterfalls, unique rock…
After being picked up in the heart of Granada, the journey will take you to the summit of the Sierra Nevada road, reaching an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,000 ft). From there, the adventure continues to the stunning San Juan glacier valley, where ice has sculpted the landscape over thousands of years. Expect to see breathtaking waterfalls, unique rock formations, and wildlife such as mountain goats, eagles, vultures, along with rare insects and plants, as the Sierra Nevada is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This hike is a hidden gem, as the guide knows the most secluded spots in Sierra Nevada.
The hike will ascend to over 3,000 meters (10,000 ft) to the peak of Tajos del Campanario, offering spectacular views of the north face of Mulhacén (the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula), Veleta, and Alcazaba. The guide will set a comfortable pace for the group, with several rest stops along the way.
Hike distance: 8 kilometers
Elevation gain: 600 meters
IMPORTANT INFO:
Sandals, high-heeled shoes, or similar footwear are not permitted.
This tour is not recommended for individuals who do not engage in regular physical activity.
- Sneakers or trainers are ok to enjoy this tour, you don’t need hiking shoes
- If you exercise regularly (running, cycling, swimming, tennis etc, you will enjoy this tour)
- If you feel too tired during the hike, there are some great spots where you can wait for the rest of the group on their way back
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
