Europe's 3rd highest range, located just 25 km to the east of the city of Granada, the main ridge of the Sierra Nevada is only 30 km north of the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Their height and proximity to the sea result in heavy snowfalls when storm fronts pass through this area of Spain, and hence its name: Sierra Nevada - literally meaning "snowy mountains" - a perfect description of the Iberian Peninsula's highest mountains, taller even than the mighty Pyrenees. The range was declared a National Park in 1999, in order to protect the integrity of its unique Mediterranean high mountain ecosystems. It is a land of great environmental wealth and diversity, with 2,000 of the 8,000 species of Iberian flora, including 60 species unique to Sierra Nevada. With approximately 27 peaks over 3,000 metres, these mountains offer some wonderful walking opportunities. Our guided itinerary offers a selection of the best walks here, focusing primarily on the southern face of the range, from one or two routes lower down in the typically warm and Mediterranean environments of the southern slopes - known as the Alpujarras - to some wonderful spots higher up where abundant sunshine and water from snowmelt create some paradise-like alpine settings. Weather permitting, we will summit Mulhacen, the highest peak in the range. The tour begins with a day and night in Granada where we will visit the fabulous Alhambra palace and gardens.... for more details and an itinerary description...

The Facts

Price in standard double/twin room	635 EUROS. Single room supplement: 100 euros. Discounts for groups 3 +
Price in upgraded double/twin room	870 EUROS. Single room supplement: 150 euros. Discounts for groups 3 + UNIVERSAL CURRENCY CONVERTER
Price for optional night(s) in Salamanca	Consult us.
PRICE INCLUDES: For full details concerning prices, please see our General Information and Booking Conditions	-8 nights accommodation -8 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, 6 full-course evening meals with wine -qualified English-speaking mountain guide/tour leader - Local topographic maps with routes marked (scale 1:25,000) - All luggage transfer and ground transport as required by itinerary, between tour starting and ending points)
ACCOMMODATION IN "STANDARD" LODGINGS:	4 nights in family-run 2 star or equivalent "character" hotels and country inns. 2 nights in mountain hut (no shower, shared bunks, shared toilets, etc.)
MIN / MAX PERSONS IN GROUP:	4 / 14
DATES	This tour is offered on a custom basis for small groups of 4 persons or more. Choose your own dates. Best time to visit is between June 1 and 10 July and Sept 1 - Oct 15.
DURATION	9 days / 8 nights (7 days walking + 1 day & night in Granada)
STARTING & ENDING POINT	GRANADA (hotel) - daily connections by air and train from Madrid & Barcelona, etc.
AIRPORT PICKUPS AND TRANSFERS:	We can arrange for you to be met at Granada Airport and transferred to the hotel at the start of the tour, and also for you to be transferred directly from the hotel back to the airport on completion of the tour. These transfers will cost 35 euros per person (2 person party) and must be paid directly to the driver.
DIFFICULTY GRADING	C/D

 

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