Guided summer ascent of Mulhacén in one or two days
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Summer ascent of Mulhacén with a guide: one or two days
Explore the highest mountain in the Iberian Peninsula on a guided Mulhacén ascent in conditions suitable for walking without crampons. Choose a single day or split the outing over two days according to your fitness and the accommodation option agreed.
Walking through Sierra Nevada National Park adds more to the outing than the summit alone: old paths, mountain scenery and the landscape of the Alpujarras form part of the experience. The published group is from two to ten participants per guide.
For two days, the outing can use the unstaffed Caldera shelter or staffed Poqueira refuge. Confirm the accommodation option and its services in advance. At Poqueira, half board is excluded for both clients and the guide.
For a one-day ascent, discuss access and the Capileira–Alto del Chorrillo shuttle when preparing your booking. Transfers and their conditions must be confirmed for the option you choose.
Experience and preparation
Fitness appropriate to the chosen route and one-day or two-day option. For winter snow requiring crampons, enquire about the winter ascent instead.
Practical information
- Duration: 1 or 2 days
- Season: When the route is suitable for walking without crampons
- Group: 2–10 participants per guide
- 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
Services to confirm
Poqueira half board is not included for clients or the guide. Confirm accommodation, transfers and the other services for your selected option before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Where do we stay on the two-day option?
The outing can use the unstaffed Caldera shelter or staffed Poqueira refuge. These are different options; confirm availability and accommodation conditions when booking.
Is half board at Poqueira included?
No. Half board is excluded for both clients and the guide on the Poqueira option. Ask for the quotation and services for your selected booking.
What if I want to climb Mulhacén in one day?
Access and the programme are arranged for that option. Discuss the Capileira shuttle and the physical demands of the route before booking.
Two-day option via Caldera shelter
This is the planned route for the unstaffed Caldera shelter option. The outing can also be arranged via staffed Poqueira refuge; confirm that alternative when booking.
Day 1: Capileira–Hoya del Portillo–Caldera shelter
Meet in Capileira, or enquire about Granada if you have no transport. Transfer towards Hoya del Portillo, where the walk to Caldera shelter begins. Participants bring their own dinner; the guide carries a stove and gas for boiling water. The published stage is around 11 km with 1,050 metres of ascent.
Day 2: Caldera–Mulhacén–Hoya del Portillo
The programme plans the ascent of Mulhacén by the western path, followed by the descent to Hoya del Portillo. The published stage is around 12.6 km with 450 metres of ascent.
Poqueira refuge option
The route and services are agreed for this option. Half board at Poqueira is excluded for both clients and the guide. Ask about accommodation availability and transfer arrangements.
Dates: Ask about dates and availability.
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