Activities > Hiking
Hiking is the most practiced mountain activity. Explora Aventura will guide you through the different routes in the most espectacular mountains and sierras of Andalusia, in different kinds of landscape and terrains as the pine and oak lands of Sierra de las Nieves, the pine lands of Sierra Tejeda y Almijara, the peaks of Sierra Nevada and other Malaga areas as Sierra del Lobo, the Hoz de Marin or the Torcal de Antequera, unique places because of its karst formations and botanic species.Come with us and choose your route or ask us for suggestions depending on your shape and willings.
HIKING IN THE HOZ DE MARIN
Easy access route from the Cortijo de la Saucedilla, in Archidona. Located in the pine lands it goes through the Saucedilla valley, following a path wich will lead us to an espectacular view of the surroundings untill it gets to the river, perfect place to observe the flora and fauna of the area. The way back crosses through the opposite part of the valley.
Very recomended low-medium level route if staying at Cortijo Rural La Saucedilla.
LENGHT: 4-5 Km
DURATION: 3h 30 min
DIFFICULTY: Medium-low
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
5-8 PEOPLE: 12 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 10 €
Very recomended low-medium level route if staying at Cortijo Rural La Saucedilla.
LENGHT: 4-5 Km
DURATION: 3h 30 min
DIFFICULTY: Medium-low
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
5-8 PEOPLE: 12 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 10 €
ASCENT TO EL CHAMIZO (1647 m)
Located in the natural area of El Hondonero in the Sierra del Jobo. The route starts in the Alto del Hondonero and gains some height along the Cañada del Roaero, a hard and steep climb. Its crest will delight us with the highest peak of the northeastern Malaga with its 1647 m.
Very recomended low-medium level route if staying at Cortijo Rural La Saucedilla.
LENGHT: 2,5 Km
DURATION: 4 h, depending on group
DIFFICULTY: Medium
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 40 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 20 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 15 €
Very recomended low-medium level route if staying at Cortijo Rural La Saucedilla.
LENGHT: 2,5 Km
DURATION: 4 h, depending on group
DIFFICULTY: Medium
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 40 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 20 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 15 €
HIKING IN THE TORCAL DE ANTEQUERA
The scenery of the Torcal is one of the most spectacular karst formations in Europe.The route is perfect to get to know, in a short period of time, this stone town, the effects of erosion and the local flora and fauna. Perfect for families and children. While walking we will be sorounded of laberinths, little canyons and espectacular rock shapes.
A magic hike, to feel nature and have a great experience.
LENGHT: 2,7 Km
DURATION: 2 h
DIFFICULTY: Medium
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, wáter and food.
PRICES:
5-8 PEOPLE: 15 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 10 €
A magic hike, to feel nature and have a great experience.
LENGHT: 2,7 Km
DURATION: 2 h
DIFFICULTY: Medium
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, wáter and food.
PRICES:
5-8 PEOPLE: 15 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 10 €
ALCAZAR – LA MAROMA HIKE
During this hike we will be surprised by the variety of the medium-high mountain environment, its karst formations and the changes in vegetation as we get to higher ground.
The hard ascension and the 8-9 hours the route takes make it a phisically demanding activity, nevertheless it will compensate us with the espectacular views from the top.
Come and join us in one of the best hikes in Malaga. You cannot miss it!
LENGHT: 20,4 Km
DURATION: 8-10 h. Depending on group
DIFFICULTY: High
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, wáter and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 50 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 25 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 20 €
16-20 PEOPLE: 15 €
+20 PEOPLE: 12 €
The hard ascension and the 8-9 hours the route takes make it a phisically demanding activity, nevertheless it will compensate us with the espectacular views from the top.
Come and join us in one of the best hikes in Malaga. You cannot miss it!
LENGHT: 20,4 Km
DURATION: 8-10 h. Depending on group
DIFFICULTY: High
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, wáter and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 50 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 25 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 20 €
16-20 PEOPLE: 15 €
+20 PEOPLE: 12 €
HIKING IN GARGANTA VERDE
Garganta Verde is an espectacular canyon carved by the Pinar river. Is located in Zahara de la Sierra inside the Natural Park of Grazalema. Its name comes from the deep vegetation that grows over its vertical walls, sometimes getting to 400 meters high from the river.
The hike is considered medium level and has a total lenght of 5 km.
During the hike we will have chance to see the Ermita cave, a huge kast formation, wich will be the turning back point.
LENGHT: 5 Km
DURATION: 4 h approx
DIFFICULTY: Medium
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day. Entry permission.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 50 €
5-9 PEOPLE: 20 €
10-15 PEOPLE: 15 €
The hike is considered medium level and has a total lenght of 5 km.
During the hike we will have chance to see the Ermita cave, a huge kast formation, wich will be the turning back point.
LENGHT: 5 Km
DURATION: 4 h approx
DIFFICULTY: Medium
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day. Entry permission.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 50 €
5-9 PEOPLE: 20 €
10-15 PEOPLE: 15 €
CLIMB TO EL TORRECILLA
This itinerary is a classic climbing route and it gets to the highest peak of Malaga’s province, the Torrecilla, with its 1919 m. The crude scenery, the botanic diversity and its panorama views make of this itinerary the perfect chance to get to know the Sierra de Las Nieves.
One of the appealings of the route is the presence of some pine and oak singular species appart from the anthropological interest of the area.
Come and join us climbing to the ceiling of Malaga and you will have a great experience.
LENGHT: 14,5 Km
DURATION: 9 h. Depending on group
DIFFICULTY: High
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 55 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 25 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 20 €
16-20 PEOPLE: 15 €
+20 PEOPLE: 12 €
One of the appealings of the route is the presence of some pine and oak singular species appart from the anthropological interest of the area.
Come and join us climbing to the ceiling of Malaga and you will have a great experience.
LENGHT: 14,5 Km
DURATION: 9 h. Depending on group
DIFFICULTY: High
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 55 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 25 €
9-15 PEOPLE: 20 €
16-20 PEOPLE: 15 €
+20 PEOPLE: 12 €
CLIMB TO EL MULHACEN (3479 m)
The highest peak of all the Iberian Peninsula, being the highest in Spain the Teide with 3718 m. The Mulhacen is 3479 meter high and is part of the Sierra Nevada National Park.
After the Mont Blanc and the Mount Etna is the third highest peak in western Europe and the 64th in the whole world.
The peak has a soft ascention along its south face. We will get to the path catching a bus wich will leave us at the Alto del Chorrillo, where we will start walking to the top. This high mountain route will surprise to the most adventurers getting higher than 3000 meters above sea level.
This route is suitable during summer (july, august, and september) being the easiest way to get to the peak in just one day. All an adventure with panorama views. Come and join us climbing the highest peak of the península, you cannot miss it.
LENGHT: 12 Km (round trip)
DURATION: 3h (climb up)
DIFFICULTY: Medium
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day. Round trip bus from and to Capileira to the Alto del Chorrillo (9 € /pax)
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
5-9 PEOPLE: 40 €
10-15 PEOPLE: 30 €
After the Mont Blanc and the Mount Etna is the third highest peak in western Europe and the 64th in the whole world.
The peak has a soft ascention along its south face. We will get to the path catching a bus wich will leave us at the Alto del Chorrillo, where we will start walking to the top. This high mountain route will surprise to the most adventurers getting higher than 3000 meters above sea level.
This route is suitable during summer (july, august, and september) being the easiest way to get to the peak in just one day. All an adventure with panorama views. Come and join us climbing the highest peak of the península, you cannot miss it.
LENGHT: 12 Km (round trip)
DURATION: 3h (climb up)
DIFFICULTY: Medium
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day. Round trip bus from and to Capileira to the Alto del Chorrillo (9 € /pax)
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
5-9 PEOPLE: 40 €
10-15 PEOPLE: 30 €
CLIMB TO EL MULHACEN FROM CAPILEIRA
Classic and handy climb to the highest peak of the península from the Hoya del Portillo (Capileira). This route is 28 km long (round trip), easy access but high difficulty. It will challenge us as is a high mountain phisically demanding route but a real experience, difficult to forget.
LENGHT: 28 km (round trip). All in the same day
DURATION: 9-10 h. Depending on group
DIFFICULTY: High
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 70 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 50 €
LENGHT: 28 km (round trip). All in the same day
DURATION: 9-10 h. Depending on group
DIFFICULTY: High
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Trekking boots, cap, waterproof jacket, water and food.
PRICES:
2-3 PEOPLE: 70 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 50 €
CLIMB TO LA ALCAZABA (3.366 m)
This amazing high mountain route starts in the Alto del Chorrillo and passes by Siete Lagunas, where starts the actual climb of the Alcazaba. Hard terrain and incredible sceneries in a very complete route wich walks most of the time at more than 3000 meters above sea level. Essential route for mountain lovers.
LENGHT: 16 Km approx (round trip)
DURATION: 4-5 hours climb and 4 hours back starting from the Alto del Chorrillo (plus one hour by bus to get there and another hour to come back).
DIFFICULTY: Medium-low
WHEN: From June to October
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, bus ticket (round trip Capileira-El Chorrillo), insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Mountain clothes, wind stopper, buff, walking poles, sunscreen, sun glasses, cap, fleece, water, food. Please book one week in advance.
PRICES:
2 PEOPLE: 93 €
3 PEOPLE: 73 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 53 €
LENGHT: 16 Km approx (round trip)
DURATION: 4-5 hours climb and 4 hours back starting from the Alto del Chorrillo (plus one hour by bus to get there and another hour to come back).
DIFFICULTY: Medium-low
WHEN: From June to October
INCLUDES: Qualified guides, bus ticket (round trip Capileira-El Chorrillo), insurance and photos of your day.
RECOMENDATIONS: Mountain clothes, wind stopper, buff, walking poles, sunscreen, sun glasses, cap, fleece, water, food. Please book one week in advance.
PRICES:
2 PEOPLE: 93 €
3 PEOPLE: 73 €
4-8 PEOPLE: 53 €