Activities >Mountain Trekking
A derivation of mountaineering is a phisical activity wich consists in itineraries through isolated areas, sierras, etc.The whole route is done by foot and usually it takes from one journey to a few days, bivouacking at night. Explora Aventura offers a variety of itineraries, difficulties and landscapes, some classic routes and some others not so well known. So is on your hand to choose the suitable one for you, your friends your family and even for kids.
CLIMB TO LA ALCAZABA AND MULHACEN, WITH A BIVOUACKING NIGHT BETWEEN
On the first day we start from the Alto del Chorrillo, heading up to Siete Lagunas, our base camp. From here we will ascent the Alcazaba peak, one of the most espectacular routes in Sierra Nevada. After the climb back to base camp to relax and have some sleep. On the second day we climb the Mulhacen, the highest peak of the peninsula, to then come back to Alto del Chorrillo and finish this breathtaking itinerary.
Is a very advisable mountain itinerary to enjoy the National Park during the summer, with ice melting and fresh temperatures making of it an excelent route to enjoy.
Espectacular highland landscape where we can observe endemic flora and fauna, some of wich will be explained during the route.
DURATION: 2 days and one night
DIFFICULTY: Medium-High
INCLUDES: Qualified mountain guides, rountrip bus ticket, transport Archidona-Granada-Capileira (max 6 people), insurance, and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Especific mountain clothing, wind stopper, buff, walking poles, sunscreen, sun glasses, cap, fleece, food, water, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, tent (optional, depending if bivouacking ior not), water purifying tablets.
Please book one week in advance.
Suitable for up to 12-year-old kids.
PRICES: 12-15 years old: 63 € (per person)
From 16 years old:
2 PEOPLE: 113 €
3 PEOPLE: 93 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 73 €
Prices include round trip bus to and from El Chorrillo.
Is a very advisable mountain itinerary to enjoy the National Park during the summer, with ice melting and fresh temperatures making of it an excelent route to enjoy.
Espectacular highland landscape where we can observe endemic flora and fauna, some of wich will be explained during the route.
DURATION: 2 days and one night
DIFFICULTY: Medium-High
INCLUDES: Qualified mountain guides, rountrip bus ticket, transport Archidona-Granada-Capileira (max 6 people), insurance, and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Especific mountain clothing, wind stopper, buff, walking poles, sunscreen, sun glasses, cap, fleece, food, water, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, tent (optional, depending if bivouacking ior not), water purifying tablets.
Please book one week in advance.
Suitable for up to 12-year-old kids.
PRICES: 12-15 years old: 63 € (per person)
From 16 years old:
2 PEOPLE: 113 €
3 PEOPLE: 93 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 73 €
Prices include round trip bus to and from El Chorrillo.
FULL LENGTH SIERRA NEVADA ITINERARY
High mountain route wich walks through the sierra from north-east to south-west, climbing a few over-3000 m peaks. From Picon de Jeres (3904 m) to El Caballo (3013 m) we will be passing by the most famous peaks as Mulhacen (3482 m), Alcazaba (3366 m), Veleta (3398 m) and a few more, getting to more than 15 peaks over 3000 meters.
This activity is a unique experience, due to the landscape and considering that we walk through the highest group of mountains in the península.
Is considered a high difficulty itinerary due to the long walking hours (around 10 h a day), the weight in our backpacks, the lack of oxigen and the hard ascents.
AVAILABILITY: from June to October
LENGHT: 56 Km
TOTAL ASCENT: 3800 m
TOTAL DOWNCLIMB: 4600 m
DIFFICULTY: High, phisically demanding
We climb through the Alhori canyon to get to Picon de Jeres (3099 m), Puntal de Juntillas (3140 m), Cervatillos (3158 m), la Atalaya (3138 m) and Puntal de Vacares (3138 m). Night bivouacking in Laguna Calderetas.
Day 2: Laguna Calderetas (2980 m) – La Carihuela hut (3205 m), near Veleta:
The second journey walks through the central and higher area. We will climb the Alcazaba, walk through Siete Lagunas, climb Mulhacen, Laguna de la Caldera and spend the night in La Carihuela hut.
Day 3: La Carihuela hut (3205 m)- Rinconada de Nigüelas (2138 m):
We start the day climbing the Veleta peak (3398m), then Elorrieta ruined hut, climbing El Cartujo (3152 m) and El Caballo (3013 m), the last of the over-3000 meters—peaks, to finally get to the Rinconada de Nigüelas, where the car will be waiting for us.
PRICE:
1 PERSON: 500 €
2 PEOPLE: 250 € (PER PERSON)
3 OR MORE PEOPLE: 175 € (PER PERSON)
We climb through the Alhori canyon to get to Picon de Jeres (3099 m), Puntal de Juntillas (3140 m), Cervatillos (3158 m), la Atalaya (3138 m) and Puntal de Vacares, where we will spend the night bivouacking.
Day 2: Laguna Vacares (2885 m) -Refugio Poqueira (2500 m).
We first climb the Puntal de Vacares (3129 m), then the Puntal del Goteron (3075 m) and the Alcazaba (3366 m), from where we will descent to Siete Lagunas and Poqueira hut, where we will spend the night.
Day 3: Refugio Poqueira (2500 m) – Refugio la Carihuela (3205 m)
During this journey we climb the Mulhacen to then get to the Veleta, sleeping at La Carihuela hut.
Day 4: Refugio La Carihuela (3205 m) -Rinconada de Nigüelas (2138 m).
Heading to Elorrieta (3183 m), to then climb El Cartujo (3152 m) and then El Caballo (3013 m), being this one the last of the 3000-meter-peaks, to finally get to the Rinconada de Nigüelas, where the car will be waiting for us.
PRICE:
1 PERSON: 550 €
2 PEOPLE: 340 € (PER PERSON)
3 OR MORE PEOPLE: 250 € (PER PERSON)
REQUIREMENTS: Mountain experience and good phisical condition. The journeys will take around 8-10 hours and get to more than 1200 meters of ascention.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Sleeping bag, mat, backpack over 50 litres, mountain boots, technical clothing, breathable t-shirt, windstopper, fleece, trekking trousers, warm jacket, buff, extra dry clothes, cap, sun glasses, suscreen, cutlery, food, 3 litres of water and purifying tablets.
Assistants ratio: 1 guide-8 assistants
INCLUDES:
Mountain guide with especific formation, well knower of the area.
Transport by car to beggining and end of itinerary.
Equipment as map, compass, gps and first aid kit.
Insurance
Photos of your day.
DATES:
26th,27th and 28th of august
23th,24th and 25th of september
21th,22th and 23th of october
Please ask availability for different dates.
This activity is a unique experience, due to the landscape and considering that we walk through the highest group of mountains in the península.
Is considered a high difficulty itinerary due to the long walking hours (around 10 h a day), the weight in our backpacks, the lack of oxigen and the hard ascents.
AVAILABILITY: from June to October
LENGHT: 56 Km
TOTAL ASCENT: 3800 m
TOTAL DOWNCLIMB: 4600 m
DIFFICULTY: High, phisically demanding
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
Day 1: Postero Alto Mountain hut (1900 m)- Laguna Calderetas (2980 m)We climb through the Alhori canyon to get to Picon de Jeres (3099 m), Puntal de Juntillas (3140 m), Cervatillos (3158 m), la Atalaya (3138 m) and Puntal de Vacares (3138 m). Night bivouacking in Laguna Calderetas.
Day 2: Laguna Calderetas (2980 m) – La Carihuela hut (3205 m), near Veleta:
The second journey walks through the central and higher area. We will climb the Alcazaba, walk through Siete Lagunas, climb Mulhacen, Laguna de la Caldera and spend the night in La Carihuela hut.
Day 3: La Carihuela hut (3205 m)- Rinconada de Nigüelas (2138 m):
We start the day climbing the Veleta peak (3398m), then Elorrieta ruined hut, climbing El Cartujo (3152 m) and El Caballo (3013 m), the last of the over-3000 meters—peaks, to finally get to the Rinconada de Nigüelas, where the car will be waiting for us.
PRICE:
1 PERSON: 500 €
2 PEOPLE: 250 € (PER PERSON)
3 OR MORE PEOPLE: 175 € (PER PERSON)
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION: 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
Day 1: Postero Alto hut (1900 m)- Laguna de Vacares (2885 m)We climb through the Alhori canyon to get to Picon de Jeres (3099 m), Puntal de Juntillas (3140 m), Cervatillos (3158 m), la Atalaya (3138 m) and Puntal de Vacares, where we will spend the night bivouacking.
Day 2: Laguna Vacares (2885 m) -Refugio Poqueira (2500 m).
We first climb the Puntal de Vacares (3129 m), then the Puntal del Goteron (3075 m) and the Alcazaba (3366 m), from where we will descent to Siete Lagunas and Poqueira hut, where we will spend the night.
Day 3: Refugio Poqueira (2500 m) – Refugio la Carihuela (3205 m)
During this journey we climb the Mulhacen to then get to the Veleta, sleeping at La Carihuela hut.
Day 4: Refugio La Carihuela (3205 m) -Rinconada de Nigüelas (2138 m).
Heading to Elorrieta (3183 m), to then climb El Cartujo (3152 m) and then El Caballo (3013 m), being this one the last of the 3000-meter-peaks, to finally get to the Rinconada de Nigüelas, where the car will be waiting for us.
PRICE:
1 PERSON: 550 €
2 PEOPLE: 340 € (PER PERSON)
3 OR MORE PEOPLE: 250 € (PER PERSON)
REQUIREMENTS: Mountain experience and good phisical condition. The journeys will take around 8-10 hours and get to more than 1200 meters of ascention.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Sleeping bag, mat, backpack over 50 litres, mountain boots, technical clothing, breathable t-shirt, windstopper, fleece, trekking trousers, warm jacket, buff, extra dry clothes, cap, sun glasses, suscreen, cutlery, food, 3 litres of water and purifying tablets.
Assistants ratio: 1 guide-8 assistants
INCLUDES:
Mountain guide with especific formation, well knower of the area.
Transport by car to beggining and end of itinerary.
Equipment as map, compass, gps and first aid kit.
Insurance
Photos of your day.
DATES:
26th,27th and 28th of august
23th,24th and 25th of september
21th,22th and 23th of october
Please ask availability for different dates.