Four-day Sierra Nevada trekking traverse
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Sierra Nevada on foot: a four-day guided traverse
Follow the high ridge of Sierra Nevada on a four-day guided trek. The programme links the Puntal de Juntillas sector with Cerro del Caballo and plans ascents of the range’s emblematic 3,000-metre peaks.
The route can include Mulhacén, Alcazaba and Veleta, with up to fifteen 3,000-metre summits as objectives. The itinerary combines a bivouac near Vacares, Poqueira refuge and an unstaffed shelter in the Carihuela or Elorrieta area.
This is a sustained high-mountain trek. Days average around eight hours and can exceed ten, with ascent commonly between 700 and 1,200 metres and sometimes more. The itinerary section explains the planned stages and final pickup towards Nigüelas.
Experience and preparation
Mountain walking experience and good preparation for consecutive long days at altitude. Discuss an individual booking if you are travelling alone.
Practical information
- Duration: 4 days
- Usual season: April to November, depending on conditions
- Technical level: Low technical difficulty; moderate to high physical demand
- Group: 2–8 participants per guide; individual arrangements by enquiry
- Dates: Ask about dates and availability
Included in the programme
- Qualified mountain guide
- Public liability and accident insurance
- Photographic record of the activity
- Shared safety equipment
- Staffed refuge night on the half-board basis described in the programme
- Transport to the start and final pickup at Rinconada de Nigüelas
Frequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be for the traverse?
The programme describes days averaging around eight hours, with some exceeding ten, and ascent of 700–1,200 metres or more. You need mountain experience and fitness for consecutive demanding days.
Are all fifteen summits always climbed?
Up to fifteen summits are objectives of the programme. The route and possible ascents depend on conditions and the group’s pace; confirm the plan for your departure.
Planned itinerary, adapted to mountain conditions and the group. Confirm the programme before booking.
Day 1: Postero Alto refuge–Laguna de Vacares
From Postero Alto, ascend towards Puntal de Juntillas and follow the high ridge towards Puntal de Vacares. Descend to Laguna de Vacares for a bivouac.
Day 2: Laguna de Vacares–Poqueira refuge
The planned route heads towards Alcazaba, descends to Siete Lagunas and continues to Poqueira refuge. The itinerary describes half board and a picnic for the following day.
Day 3: Poqueira–Carihuela shelter
The programme plans Mulhacén via the Río Mulhacén valley and continues towards Veleta. Dinner and overnight are on a bivouac basis in Carihuela or Elorrieta unstaffed shelter, according to conditions.
Day 4: Carihuela–Rinconada de Nigüelas
Via Lagunillas de la Virgen, the planned route links Elorrieta, Cartujo and Cerro del Caballo. Descend along Loma de los Tres Mojones towards Rinconada de Nigüelas, where a four-wheel-drive vehicle is arranged for the transfer to the village, then Granada.
Dates: Ask about dates and availability.
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