Walking in the Grenadine Alpujarra

Sunrise over Africa. Mulhacen from Trevelez

The unsurpassed views as the sun rises from the summit of Mulhacen can be enjoyed by putting in the bulk of the 2000 metre climb up from Trevelez, the previous evening.

The stopping point is a simple Bivouac at the refuge at Laguna Hondera. This leaves a tough hike up just over 500 metres in altitude across rocky ground to the peak of Mulhacen before daybreak the following day.

Inspirational is the only way to describe the views as shafts of light illuminate the Med and the African coast far off in the South.

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Staying on the northern slopes, the walk has some of the most scenic and panoramic views, and includes a section along the ‘Verdeda de la Estrella’.

Considered by many as one of the most beautiful paths in the Sierras. The trail starts in the village of Guejar-Sierra, just east of Granada city and takes you up in the direction of the ski resort.

Along the route there are wonderful views towards the Sierra Arana mountains of Jaen, Granada’s northerly neighbor. After passing through forests of Chestnut trees and crossing the Genil River and San Juan streams, one of its tributaries.

The finest views of the Alcazaba and Mulhacens peaks can be had on route. The later being the highest mountain in the Iberian peninsular at 3479 metres. A relatively light walk of 16 kms. It can be made throughout most of the year.

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Capileira to Trevelez via the peaks of Veleta (3396 metres) and Mulhacen (3479 metres) – Granada

It’s a 2-day expedition from the start point at the Cebadilla hydroelectric plant in Capileira from a little over 1400 metres.

It’s a relatively easy hike up through fields of evergreen bushes to the peak of Veleta. Then down through the Lobo pass to an overnight stop at the Felix Mendez shelter.

The following day the climb to the peak of Spain’s highest mountain is followed by the descent past the eerie Siete Lagunas.

The lake is said to contain the ghost of a lonely virgin who seduces shepherds down in to its deep dark waters as they sleep on its sides.

From there it’s a simple decent almost straight down over a 4 km track to the village of Trevelez.

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