Four-day Sierra Nevada ski touring traverse
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Sierra Nevada ski touring traverse in four days
Link mountain ski days among Sierra Nevada’s 3,000-metre peaks. This four-day guided traverse is designed for experienced ski tourers ready for consecutive days in winter mountain terrain.
The planned route links the Puntal de Juntillas sector with Cerro del Caballo, with possible ascents including Mulhacén, Alcazaba and Veleta. Up to fifteen 3,000-metre summits are objectives of the programme, depending on conditions and the group.
The itinerary combines bivouacs, unstaffed shelters and Poqueira refuge. Walking and skiing days average around eight hours, with ascent that can exceed 1,200 metres. Read the itinerary section for the planned overnight sequence and access arrangements.
Experience and preparation
Good skiing ability and experience on varied one-day or multi-day ski tours. Personal avalanche rescue equipment is required: transceiver, shovel and probe.
Practical information
- Duration: 4 days
- Usual season: February to May, depending on snow conditions
- Published level: Moderate to high technical and physical demands
- Group: 2–6 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
- Complimentary transport Granada–route start–Granada as stated in the programme
Frequently asked questions
Is this an introductory ski tour?
You need good skiing ability and experience on varied mountain tours lasting one or more days. The published technical and physical level is moderate to high.
What avalanche equipment should I bring?
The programme requires your own transceiver, shovel and probe. Confirm the rest of the touring and mountaineering equipment list before 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, the route heads to Puntal de Juntillas and follows the high ridge towards Puntal de Vacares before descending to Laguna de Vacares for a bivouac.
Day 2: Laguna de Vacares–Poqueira refuge
The programme plans Alcazaba, then descends towards Siete Lagunas and continues to Poqueira refuge for the overnight stay on the half-board basis described in the itinerary.
Day 3: Poqueira–Carihuela or Elorrieta shelter
The planned route ascends Mulhacén via the Río Mulhacén valley and its western side, then heads towards Cerro de los Machos and Veleta. Dinner and overnight are on a bivouac basis, using Carihuela or Elorrieta unstaffed shelter depending on conditions.
Day 4: Shelter–Rinconada de Nigüelas
The route descends towards Lagunillos de la Virgen before the planned ascents of Elorrieta, Cartujo and Cerro del Caballo. Descent to Rinconada de Nigüelas for the four-wheel-drive pickup towards the village and onward transfer to Granada.
Experience and fitness
Mountain experience and good fitness are required, with intermediate ski touring ability and control in ungroomed snow at a red-piste level. Days average around eight hours including breaks, and ascent can exceed 1,200 metres.
Dates: Ask about dates and availability.
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