Granada, ES
Discover the ancient glacier valleys of Sierra Nevada at an altitude of more than 2,500 meters. Marvel at unspoiled streams, cascading waterfalls, and a rich variety of plant and animal species.
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After being collected from Granada city center, 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 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.
This hike goes off the beaten path., getting an elevation of more than 3000 meters (10000 ft) to the top of Tajos del Campanario, from where we will admire the dramatic north face of Muhacen(the highest peak in the Iberian peninsula), Veleta and Alcazaba, excavated by the largest glaciers in Sierra Nevada.Your guide knows the best secret spots in Sierra Nevada after more than 30 years hiking here.
Your guide will establish an easy pace for the group, offering several stops to rest and enjoy the views; participants have to have a moderate physical level, but they don’t have to be super strong or experienced hikers.
Transfers from and to Granada city center
Professional mountain guide
Liability insurance
Assistance insurance
Warm clothes (polar fleece, jacket, gloves, hats) if necessary
Hiking poles
Perfect mountain temperature, half of the city
Food and water
This is a moderate hike in the REI scale (relaxed-easy-moderate-vigorous-strenuous).
If you do any kind of sport regularly you will enjoy this tour.
Time walking is 5 hours (breaks included) approximately, plus one hour transfer from/to Granada
Hiking distance 8 kilometres (5 miles)
Elevation gained 600 meters (1900 feet)
Your guide will establish a pace that suits the whole group, with several breaks to relax, take pictures and enjoy the landscape.
You don’t need previous hiking experience
Trainers or sneakers are ok to enjoy this experience
In winter conditions, we will provide snowshoes for free
Great walk with lovely views. The guide Jaime was very knowledgeable and friendly & even brought his dog Kai along for the walk. It is a full days activity & does require some level of fitness as some parts of the climb are very steep but very rewarding once you reach the top.
Great guide: experienced, kind and in love with his mountains. He guided us with care and professionality and was also able to give us detailed information on plants, rocks, historical and cultural features of the landscape. I joined the trip alone but the group was great and we had a really good time togheter!
Jaime is one of the best guides we have ever had, and his dog Kai is a bonus! Beautiful hike!!!
Excellente randonnée avec Jaime et Kaï ! Des paysages somptueux et de jolis animaux et plantes rencontrés sur le chemin. Un petit paradis en Espagne.
We had a wonderful day hiking! 🌿☀️ Everything was perfect from start to finish. A big thank you to Jaime, who guided us throughout the hike — his great attitude, knowledge, and attentiveness truly made the experience unforgettable. Would definitely do it again!
I took this hiking tour while i was traveling in Andalucia.I read the reviews and was sure I wanted to know about the nature around Granada.The tour was more than I expected.Jaime was very professional about the protection rules while hiking,he knows the natural habitat and the habitat of hiking so well.I was alone in the tour and felt totally comfortable about every step,he organized a rhythm which didn't force me as i am not a professional hiker,but also we followed the exact timing which was great because i had to catch a bus after the tour.We had great talks while hiking,it was inspiring to see the mountains and the views.And of course Kai,the lovely dog friend of Jaime,was such a character to meet and accompany through the whole tour.I would rdcommend doing this tour if you are interested in going out of the city a little bit and meet with the nature of Andalucia.
Outstanding! Experience of a lifetime!
Fantastic day with the wonderful Jaime and his dog Kai, a truly enriching experience.
Amazing trip! Jaime is an excellent guide, knows everything about the area and took very good care of our group considering everyone’s physical condition. And Kai is the perfect co-host :)