Hi Trek Sierra Nevada. High Trekking in Sierra Nevada Natural Park (Circular Tour)
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Kind of trip
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Activity
Trekking
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Duration
6 days
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Level
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Season
From June to October
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Nº of participants
- participants
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Place
Sierra Nevada
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Country
Spain
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The trip
We present you the HI TREK SIERRA NEVADA, a high circular trekking in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, located in Andalusia, in the south of Spain.
This circular route is a real challenge, with 114 km route and with a positive elevation gain of 7.680m and 8.500m negative.
This trip cross the most alpine zone of Sierra Nevada over the line of the 3.000m peaks, so we can contemplate the south and north faces of the mountain range.
Hi Trek Sierra Nevada is a unique trekking which cross more than eight 3.000m high peaks and includes the ascent to the highest summit in the peninsula, the Mulhacén, where you could also enjoy the lovely Mediterranean Sea views.
The destination
Sierra Nevada is a mountain massif located in the Penibetico mountain ranges. It is located in Andalusia, extending the east-central area of Granada province. It is the Western Europe’s highest mountain massif after the Alps. Its highest point is the Mulhacen Peak, with 3.482m.
Sierra Nevada, along with the Betic ranges, was formed during the alpine orogeny in the Tertiary era. Due to its isolation and altitude, since the end of the Würm glaciation, the massif has remained as a refuge to countless plants and endemic species, not normally found in Mediterranean latitudes. There are 66 endemic vascular plants and another 80 animal species, which represent the greatest biodiversity in the Iberian Peninsula and Europe.
Called "Sierra of the Sol", by the Arabs, it has a rich cultural and historical heritage with Roman, Visigoth and Tartesios remains.
The most significant of the Muslim period are the sophisticated irrigation techniques, whose ditches and brooks plow the slopes collecting melt water and runoff to be harnessed in traditional uses and activities.
La monumental Granada boasts a unique cultural and artistic heritage like the Alhambra, the interesting Albahicín and the Calderería, as well as many other places that we can discover.
The good food deserves mention, so they have the traditional “tapas” offered for free with each drink and many of them are quite succulent and creative. This habit extends all over the province of Granada and its villages.
The famous and attractive Alpujarra is another place to get lost and enjoy its mountains, its landscapes, its gastronomy, wines and people.
Motril, Salobreña or Almuñecar are only half an hour away from Granada and they are an interesting alternative to complete your holidays spending a couple of days at the beach.
Highlights
- • Hit the Summit of the Mulhacen, the highest mountain in the Peninsula.
- • Passing over more than eight 3.000m high peaks, together with the Mediterranean Sea views from the top of the mountain range.
- • To understand the geological origin of Sierra Nevada, and also the vegetable species in the area and the secular use of water though the Arab system Canals.
- • To discover during the way the most famous legends about this mountains
- • It is a complete tour crossing the most alpine zones of Sierra Nevada, from East to West and passing from the North to the Soutf face of the Mountain range.
Equipment required
It is important to carry little weight in the backpack to walk comfortably, so it is recommended to take only the essential material and clothing. Each day you may wash some laundry by hand and you do not have to carry food. We will inform you so you backpack weighs no more than 6-8 kilos.
- Backpack (between 30-41 litres).
- Trekking boots or shoes depending on the trekking.
- Folding trekking poles.
- Clothing:
- Socks.
- Long and short trekking pants
- Thermal shirt (first layer). A spare change.
- Fleece jacket or similar (second layer).
- Gore-Tex type jacket and pants (third layer).
- Primaloft jacket or light down insulated jacket.
- Fleece, light type of gloves.
- Hat and cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Head lamp (extra batteries).
- Cotton or silk sheet-sleeping bag and very light towel.
- Water bottle or water bag Camelback type of minimum capacity 1 liter.
- First aid kit and essential toiletries.
- Sunscreen and protection lip balm.
- Camera.
Notes
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Date Flexibility
Aside from the regular travel trip dates, we are flexible to reconsider new dates if those are more convenient to the client’s leisure plans. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any different dates in mind.
Time and meeting point
One week prior to the trip departure date, an email will be sent to each participant to give away the meeting point and time along with the guide contact information. At this point any information considered essential to the trip organization will be shared.
Plane tickets (if applicable)
If case you wish us to handle you plane ticket, please contact us with airport arrival and departure details and number of needed luggage. Before issuing any ticket, Price and details Will be send to the client for its approval.
Muntania fee for plane ticket management is 20€ per person.
If, otherwise, you handle your plane tickets, please coordinate with us before hand to check on arrival and departure information.
Please take into consideration getting with you on your carry-on luggage some set of clothing in case of checked luggage lose.
Trekking Backpack
Very important to carry out just indispensable material and clothing to walk at ease. You would not need to take food supplies and clothing can be hand-wash daily. We recommend backpack weight between 6 to 10 kg.
Insurance policy
Extra insurance coverage with cancellation option, will allow you or a family member, in case of incident, to get back the total paid amount (or a percentage if you are already travelling) either for plane tickets or any trip service you might have hired. Moreover, through this coverage home return expenses will be taken care of.
Intermundial insurance company is our supplier for extra coverage insurances; thanks to the signed agreement between parties, Muntania gets to offer lower prices than handling directly with them. The travel insurance with cancellation option offered by Muntania will covered up to 900€ for national trips and 2000€ for abroad travel. In case your total trip cost is higher than the given coverage limit, an extension is always possible (please consult).
Other topics
No need for sleeping bag but requested a silk or cotton sheet bag.