Day 12th Sept. Arrival.
Arrival at Malaga Airport. Transfer to Capileira in Las Alpujarras (90mins). Check-in and briefing at Hotel Rural Finca Los Llanos ***. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 13th Sept. Breakfast.
LEVEL A. LA CEBADILLA to PUENTE NAUTE & PUEBLOS POQUEIRA. CIRCULAR ROUTE. 12 Km +900m/-450m
The walk begins from the village of Capileira (1,050m) & follows a trail that hugs the contours of the gorge formed by the Rios Naute & Poquiera, constantly ascending along Acequia de Los Lugares toward Puente Naute, reaching a high point of c.1,700m. The return leg takes a route on the opposite side of the river via Puente Abuchite & Chiscar under Haza Llana, where we could cross & finish going via Aldeire (10km walk/650km) or continue past Barranco de las Rosas to Puente Molino & connect to the track into Pueblo Bubion & on a further 1km Nth on the GR441 into Capileira (15km walk/700m) or bypass Bubion & keep going onward & in a westerly direction by La Canal & la Collada del Camino de la Cominera to Los Malales to Barrance del Cerezo & turn Nth of Pueblo Pampaneira using the GR441 to return to "Pueblo Capileira".
LEVEL B. CAPILEIRA – BUBION – PAMPANEIRA - CIRCULAR ROUTE. 10 Km +590m/-590m
From the village of Capileira, the route takes us North East along La Canal. Near Aldeire is Puente Chiscar, where we cross the Rio Mulhacen. From there, we follow the Camino de la Cominera in a southerly direction to Puerto Molino & onward across Barranco de Los Herrerillos & connect to Camino de la Sierra, which takes us into Pueblo Pampaneira. Then, turning North along the GR-7 route, we start a 200m ascent for the next 1.5km to Bubion & a further 150m over the next 2km along the PR A-70 walking trail to Capileira.
LEVEL C. CAPILEIRA – BUBION – PAMPANEIRA - LINEAL ROUTE. 7,5 Km +390m/-490m
From the village of Capileira, the route takes us North East along La Canal. Near Aldeire is Puente Chiscar, where we cross the Rio Mulhacen. From there, we follow the Camino de la Cominera in a southerly direction to Puerto Molino & onward across Barranco de Los Herrerillos & connect to Camino de la Sierra, which takes us into Pueblo Pampaneira. Then, turning North along the GR-7 route, we start a 200m ascent for the next 1.5km to Bubion. Transfer to Capileira.
Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
Day 14th Sept. Breakfast.
LEVEL A. HIKE TO PEÑA LOS PAPOS PEAK (2,533m). CIRCULAR ROUTE. 14km +1,200m/-1,200m
Today, we move to Trevelez, the highest village in Spain and famous for the Iberian ham. The Peña de los Papos is one of the peaks of Sierra Nevada that stands out for its views, from the Alto del Chorrillo to the West, the Mulhacén, Siete Lagunas, the Alcazaba and a row of three thousand more to the NW, Cerro Pelao to the N, the Sierra de Gádor and all the coast of Granada and Almería to the SE. At the end of the route, we will have the chance to try the delicious Iberian ham with a cold beer. Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
LEVEL B. HIKE AROUND TREVELEZ RIVER - CIRCULAR ROUTE. 12 Km +400m/-400m.
Gentle walk following the Trevelez river and watching in the background a row of three thousand peaks, including Mulhacen and Veleta. We will also walk through the typical Alpujarras countryside, following “Acequias” (irrigation ditches), “veredas” (official paths for sheep), and cortijos (typical Andalusian farmhouses). At the end of the route, we will have the chance to try the delicious Iberian ham with a cold beer. Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
LEVEL C. HIKE AROUND TREVELEZ RIVER – ROUND ROUTE. 9 Km +250m/-250m.
Gentle walk following the Trevelez river and watching in the background a row of three thousand peaks, including Mulhacen and Veleta. We will also walk through the typical Alpujarras countryside, following “Acequias” (irrigation ditches), “veredas” (official paths for sheep), and cortijos (typical Andalusian farmhouses). At the end of the route, we will have the chance to try the delicious Iberian ham with a cold beer. Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
Day 15th Sept. Breakfast
LEVEL A. LA TAHA – SIERRA DE MECINA - LOS PUEBLOS. CIRCULAR ROUTE. 13Km +700m/-700m
The start point is in the village of Pitres (1,240m), one of the small hamlets of La Taha de Pitres. La Taha is an administrative division of Moorish heritage with seven villages sharing council & public services & a population of just c.800, most living in Pitres. Here, writer Gerald Brenan – "South of Granada" - lived during the summer months. It has a microclimate – protected from the full force of the sun & irrigated by the Rio Trevelez, which flows through the gorge below. The track takes you along a path at first, descending toward the river through Fondales (935m) & Ferreirola (1,005m) to Fuente de Fanjulia. Then, crossing the river over the bridge at Carriguela, the ascent into the Sierra de Mecina follows the medieval track under the peak of Corona (1,375m), passing Los Cuatro Picos & descending from Campuzano to El Aguadero, following the GR-142 to the bridge with access to the village of Fondales & Pitres. Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
LEVEL B. LA TAHA – LOS PUEBLOS. CIRCULAR ROUTE. 9Km +500m/-500m
The route takes you back in time, walking through the region's Moorish history. The villages of La Taha are small, intimate & beautiful, nestled into the hillsides, surrounded by fruit trees & tiny fields, where you wonder how the local people could eke out a living. Starting in Pitres (1,240m), the track takes you down 200m to Mecina (1,040m) & Fondales (935m) & turning there to follow the path to Ferreirola (1,005m) to Fuente de Fanjulia, the track climbs to Atalbeitar (1,143m) & continues just below La Glorieta to Fuente del Gitano back to Pitres (1,243m). Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
LEVEL C. LA TAHA – LOS PUEBLOS. LINEAL ROUTE. 8Km +200m/-300m
The route takes you back in time, walking through the region's Moorish history. The villages of La Taha are small, intimate & beautiful, nestled into the hillsides, surrounded by fruit trees & tiny fields, where you wonder how the local people could eke out a living. Starting in Pitres (1,240m), the track takes you down 200m to Mecina (1,040m) & Fondales (935m) & turning there to follow the path to Ferreirola (1,005m) to Fuente de Fanjulia, the track climbs to Atalbeitar (1,143m) where we finish the route. Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
Day 16th Sept. Breakfast
LEVEL A. HOYA DEL PORTILLO TO REFUGIO POQUEIRA. CIRCULAR ROUTE. 17km +800m/-800m
From the car park at Hoya del Portillo (2,050m), the route follows the PR A-26 tracks along a pathway through woodland & continues climbing along the ridge above that tree line to the peak Prado Llano (2,577m). The views are spectacular & even more so as you climb further across the open landscape to Alto del Chorrillo & Hoya del Iglesia (2,700m), from where a contouring descent of 150m leads to Refugio Poqueira (2,550m). The return leg traverses contour 2,500m, Malada de Los Dalienos across the small valley of Peñon Negro to Hoya Grande, where the gentle 400m descent continues to just below the mirador Puerto Molino (2,370m), Loma de Piedra Blanca back to the car park. Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
LEVEL B. HOYA DEL PORTILLO – PRADO LLANO - CIRCULAR ROUTE. 10 Km +450m/-450m.
This walk also follows the same route as the A's from the car park at Hoya del Portillo (2,050m) to Puerto Molino (2,370m) to the peak Prado Llano (2,577m) along Loma Cascajar Negro to just below the peak 2,602m where we take a track Westerly descending along the ridge to the viewpoint(mirador) Puerto Molino (2,370m) & then down through the woods to the car park where we began. Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
LEVEL C. HIKE AROUND HOYA DEL PORTILLO – CIRCULAR. ROUTE. 9,5 Km +400m/-400m.
Beautiful route, where we can see the high peaks of Sierra Nevada. We leave the car in the Hoya del Portillo; we go up the path through the pine forest. From this viewpoint, we will see Puerto Molina in the distance. In this route, we have fantastic views of the entire Sierra de la Contraviesa, the greenhouses of El Ejido, and the Trevelez ravine. When we reach “Collado Cascajar Negro”, the highest point of the track, there is an excellent panoramic view of the Veleta peak, the Crestones, and the numerous gorges that go down the slopes of the mountains. Dinner & Accommodation in Finca Los Llanos.
Day 17th Sept. Breakfast
DAY OFF - Transfer day to Granada. The group transfer from Capileira to Granada will be after early check-out. The journey will take about 1.5 hours. On arrival, you have the rest of the day to enjoy as you wish. Today it is possible to visit the wonderful La Alhambra. Accommodation in Granada.
Day 18th Sept. Breakfast
LEVEL A. TREVENQUE PEAK. SEMICIRCULAR ROUTE. 16Km +950m/-950m
Trevenque peak (2,079m) is a dolomite mountain that stands out on the northwest face of the Sierra Nevada and offers a magnificent view of all three western miles from Pico Veleta to Cerro del Caballo. The abrupt profiles of these mountains are masked by the high mass of the three thousand, but on our excursion, we will enjoy them face-to-face. From the source of the Hervidero, we will reach the valley of the Dílar river to climb the Trevenque peak. After the delight of the views offered by this magnificent peak, we will approach the small crest of the Alayos del Dílar, which, to the north, closes off this impressive mountain massif. We will descend through the Dilar River Valley, following the Espartera River, finishing a magnificent circular route.
LEVEL B. HIKE AROUND TREVENQUE PEAK. CIRCULAR ROUTE 14km +500m/-500m
Pico Trevenque (2,079m) is a dolomite mountain that stands out on the northwest face of the Sierra Nevada. We will take a circular route to visit one of the most indomitable and isolated places in the Sierra Nevada. Taking the Fuente del Hervidero as a starting point, we will ascend along an old path next to the Canal de la Espartera to the slopes of the Cuerda del Trevenque, with the Dilar River at our feet, until we reach the Rosales Refuge, located in front of the Alayos of the Dilar. We will continue our march to the Collado del Tejo, a natural pass between the Cerro del Trevenque, the Cordal de Dilar and the route's highest point. From here, we will start the descent next to the Arroyo de Huenes and the north face of the Trevenque, passing by the Puente de los Siete Ojos and the Mirador de la Espartera. Without a doubt, a magnificent walk that will allow us to enjoy this spectacular mountain and the stunning Valle del Dilar.
LEVEL C. HIKE CANAL DE LA ESPARTERA – ARENALES DEL TREVENQUE. CIRCULAR ROUTE 12km +350m/-350m
Pico Trevenque (2,079m) is a dolomite mountain that stands out on the northwest face of the Sierra Nevada. We will take a circular route to visit one of the most indomitable and isolated places in the Sierra Nevada. Taking the Fuente del Hervidero as a starting point, we will ascend along an old path next to the Canal de la Espartera to the slopes of the Cuerda del Trevenque, with the Dilar River at our feet, until we reach the Rosales Refuge, located in front of the Alayos of the Dilar. We will continue our march to Arenales del Trevenque, close to “Barranco del Buho”. Without a doubt, a magnificent walk that will allow us to enjoy this spectacular mountain and the stunning Valle del Dilar.
Day 19th Sept. Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Malaga airport.
