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Granada: High Sierra Nevada Hiking
4.9
63 Ratings
Granada
Embark on a thrilling 6-hour hike through the High Sierra Nevada, exploring the stunning San Juan Valley. Discover waterfalls, wildlife, and unique plant life in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Embark on a thrilling 6-hour hike through the High Sierra Nevada, exploring the stunning San Juan Valley. Discover waterfalls, wildlife, and unique plant life in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sierra Nevada - Sierra Nevada, or Sulayr, Mountain of the Sun as it was called by the Muslims, rises up between the provinces of Granada and Almeria like a giant and compact massif with fifteen peaks of over 3,000 metres, including the Mulhacén (3,482 metres), the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula. After being collected from your…
- Sierra Nevada - Sierra Nevada, or Sulayr, Mountain of the Sun as it was called by the Muslims, rises up between the provinces of Granada and Almeria like a giant and compact massif with fifteen peaks of over 3,000 metres, including the Mulhacén (3,482 metres), the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula. After being collected from your accommodation in Granada, you will be driven to 2,500 meters above sea level to the top of the Sierra Nevada Road. From here you will head to the most beautiful glacier valley of Sierra Nevada, San Juan Valley. Here you will learn how the ice has been excavating the rocks throughout thousand of years. You will also encounter beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and shiny rocks, as well as wildlife such as mountain goats, eagles, birds migrating from Africa, and insects and plants that only exist here.
What's Included
- UIMLA mountain guide (most prestigious association of mountain leaders around the globe)
- Assistance and liability insurance
- We can provide warm clothes for our guests
- Transport by private vehicle
- UIMLA mountain guide (most prestigious association of mountain leaders around the globe)
- Assistance and liability insurance
- We can provide warm clothes for our guests
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
After picking up participants at Granada city center, the journey will proceed to the summit of the Sierra Nevada road, reaching an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,000 ft). From there, the group will venture into the stunning San Juan glacier valley, where ice has sculpted the rocks over thousands of years. The area is adorned with beautiful waterfalls,…
After picking up participants at Granada city center, the journey will proceed to the summit of the Sierra Nevada road, reaching an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,000 ft). From there, the group will venture into the stunning San Juan glacier valley, where ice has sculpted the rocks over thousands of years. The area is adorned with beautiful waterfalls, unique rock formations, and wildlife such as mountain goats, eagles, vultures, along with rare insects and plants, as Sierra Nevada is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This hike is off the beaten path, revealing the most hidden gems of Sierra Nevada.
The hike will ascend to over 3,000 meters (10,000 ft) to the peak of Tajos del Campanario, offering breathtaking views of the north face of Mulhacén (the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula), Veleta, and Alcazaba. The guide will maintain a comfortable pace for the group, with several rest stops along the way.
Hike distance: 10 kilometers
Elevation gain: 600 meters
IMPORTANT INFO: Hiking shoes are recommended, although trainers are acceptable. Sandals, flip-flops, high-heeled shoes, or similar footwear are not permitted.
Location
Plaza de Mariana Pineda
Next to the newsstand
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(63 Ratings)
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Katey_h
Nov 11, 2024
Excellent hike - We had a great time! This is a great way to get out of the busy city and enjoy the beautiful landscape. We drove about ~45 minutes up into the Sierra Nevada mountains, and then hiked through the afternoon. We left Granada at 9 am and got back around 4. The hike was moderately strenuous with some steep climbs at ~9000 feet. Poles, hats, and gloves were provided. The views were great, and we spotted mountain goats and vultures. We saw no other hikers the whole time, so it was very peaceful.
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Arkiesineurope2020
Oct 4, 2024
Hiking from Granada - Jaime was a very knowledgeable tour guide and helped provide us with supplies that we needed. His dog, Kai, was an adorable addition to the trip.
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Mdt_012345
Sep 27, 2024
Sierra Nevada Hiking - Nevada Guides were excellent and we highly recommend.
Jaime was a very knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Booking was easy on Trip Advisor. Jaime kept us updated on changing weather conditions to ensure we had a safe and enjoyable hike. He was also well prepared with lots of extra gear (hiking poles, backpacks, warm clothing, rain gear) for those who needed it.
He set a good pace for our group which was a mix of beginner and experienced hikers. He was knowledgeable of the climate, ecology and geological history of the Sierra Nevada.
The hiking was fantastic with beautiful scenery. The hike starts at 2500m with another 500 m of elevation gain. Ensuring a good level of fitness to deal with altitude is important. For those nervous or fearful of heights there are some steep sections and exposure especially at the summit. The total hiking time was about five hours. The day started and ended at a local taberna (at the trailhead) for warm or cold drinks.
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Sara_t
Sep 17, 2024
Great hike!! - Very cool and unique experience. Such a nice change of place from the city and tours. Jaime was an amazing guide. The landscape is very harsh but beautiful. Glacial valley. Definitively need to be physically fit to do this tour as you start at 8K feet and hike to 10K feet--so air is thinner. You will want to have trail or hiking shoes as you are mostly on rock. Stopped to do a picnic along the way (pack a lunch, snacks and bring plenty of water). The mountain air was really nice. Can't recommend enough. Thank you Jaime.
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Heejung_k
Sep 9, 2024
Jaime (and Kai!) are... - Jaime (and Kai!) are truly expert guides who navigated us safely through these wild terrains in unexpectedly rainy and windy weather. I thought I was prepared with hiking boots, layers of clothes and rainproof jacket but the mountains had another idea and I was grateful for Jaime's extra pairs of gloves, beanie and rain ponchos. So I think overpreparedness for all types of weather is key. The ascent was tougher than expected because we were off the beaten paths and climbing steep slate hills but it was totally worth it at the top with spectacular views, and in hindsight more fun. I recommend hiking shoes with ankle support for this hike as it can get quite slippery on the loose rocks even without the rain. My parents in their late 60s are regular bushwalkers and they thoroughly enjoyed this tough hike. Highly recommended for those who have a good level of fitness and like a challenge.
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Connector42484096228
Aug 29, 2024
An indescribable experience - This is really worth it!
An indescribable experience. Marvel at the nature that Sierra Nevada has to offer. A brisk walk with an excellent Guide accompanied by his dog. Jamie has experience, knows the fauna and flora typical of the mountains, considered the whole group, took breaks at the right times. Highly recommended!
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Matthew_b
Aug 10, 2024
Jaime and Kai are awesome - Jaime was a wonderful guide, informative and kind to everyone. He’s clearly a very seasoned hiker / mountaineer, and has the best dog ever by his side with an equal breadth of capability. Even with that, he was able to support the entire group with a range of endurance and skills. The hike itself is no joke, however it is very doable if you have done some hiking with elevation. The terrain is at most minimally technical. Only thing that was a slight hiccup was my partner did not have adequate footwear packed, due to our impression there would be a range of appropriate hiking shoes available. There was only a size 43, too big, but manageable in this case. If you require footwear for rent reach out at least a few days in advance.
Overall, fantastic time. Well worth the money. Jaime and Kai make a fantastic pair to guide and encourage people through this journey.
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Odyssey138320
Jun 23, 2024
Amazing experience! - Jaime (along with his gorgeous dog Kai) was a fantastic guide! The hike was slightly challenging at points but well worth it for the views at the summit. 10/10 would highly recommend, thanks Jaime!
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Bethanp876
Jun 23, 2024
Thank you to Jaime and Kai! Highly recommend - I went on the hike for my 30th birthday. I always like to go somewhere with nice landscape and have an opportunity to meet other travellers. The views were breathtaking, but what made the trip even better was Jaime our tour guide and his dog, Kai. Jaime gave excellent local information and is an experienced hiker. He also took photos for us. Thank you Jaime and Kai. I highly recommend this trip!
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Lorraine_m
Jul 20, 2024
Almost 5 Star, but......! - Picked up right on time by our bright and breezy guide Buitre.
The hike was marvelous and the cool breezes a wonderful respite from the heat of the city.
Magnificent views, cattle, sheep and mountain goats easily spotted with snow still visible on the upper slopes..
Buitre went at a very manageable pace for our group of 5. Singing and sharing insights on the way he made the day relaxing and fun!
A 5 star day.....except for the following:
1. The company state that they hire out hiking boots for 3euro.
However, they no longer provide this service.
A good pair of strong sneakers will indeed suffice....mine were not so strong and lacked grip.
I was hoping to hire boots and contacted the company 2 weeks before the trip to secure them, but my messages were ignored until it was too late and I was already in Spain.
2. The route is not difficult per se, but there are a couple of places where hiking poles are a definite advantage.😉
I was assured that poles would be available FOC for us all.
Again, not the case.
Buitre kindly lent me his own hiking poles whilst 2 of our group members had to make do with sticks found along the path.
Not ideal, especially if you like the security and balance that poles afford.
I would suggest poles be provided as standard procedure for all, and that the boot hire option be removed from the company information if the service is no longer provided. 🤷🏼♀️
Thank you Buitre for a lovely day!!
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