About us
MIRANDO AL SUR · MOUNTAIN TRAVEL
Travel shaped by the mountains
We are Cristina Almagro and Mariano Frutos, owners and lead guides at Mirando al Sur. We organise mountain journeys, treks and expeditions with personal service, small groups and carefully planned itineraries.
Over 20 years of mountain and travel experience.
The people behind every journey
Co-owner · Director · Lead guide
Cristina Almagro Rojas
Cristina discovered the mountains in the sierras of Jaén and reached the summit of Mont Blanc at the age of 25. She has since turned that passion into a career as a hiking, trekking and canyoning guide. At Mirando al Sur, she combines running the agency with guiding hiking and trekking groups, offering personal attention so that everyone can find their own pace and enjoy the journey.
Qualifications and specialisms
- TD2 de Media Montaña
- TD2 de Barrancos
Languages: Spanish · English · French
Co-owner · Manager · Lead guide
Mariano Frutos Garaeta
Mariano has made the mountains his profession. His guiding career has taken him through mountain ranges around the world. At Mirando al Sur, he brings that experience to planning and guiding mountain journeys, alpine traverses and expeditions, assessing the terrain, conditions and the group’s preparation for each itinerary.
Qualifications and specialisms
- Técnico Deportivo Superior en Alta Montaña
- Técnico Deportivo Superior en Esquí de Montaña
- Técnico Deportivo en Esquí Alpino · ISIA accreditation
- Técnico Deportivo en Barrancos
- Técnico Deportivo en Media Montaña
- Técnico en Emergencias Sanitarias
- Snow science · ACNA accreditation
Languages: Spanish · English · Italian · French
Our approach to mountain travel
01
Personal advice
We help you choose a trip that suits your experience, goals and preparation.
02
Small groups
We focus on personal attention and a pace that suits the group, with time to enjoy the route and get to know each destination.
03
Sound judgement in the mountains
We plan each itinerary carefully and adapt the route to mountain conditions and participants’ abilities.
Your next journey starts with a conversation
Tell us which mountains you would like to explore and we will help you find a trip that suits you.
