Winter climb Mulhacen Peak
Winter climb Mulhacen Peakwinter trips
TRIP DESCRIPTION
Hike to Mulhacen peak in Sierra Nevada, highest peak on the iberian Peninsula. It will take part from Capileira and overnight in Poqueira refuge. All the trip will take place in Sierra Nevada, surrounded by outstansding mountains and beautiful landscapes.
Key Facts:
Day 1:Capileira- Poqueira Refuge
- Option A:Capileira-Poqueira Refuge. Accumulated height difference: 1000 metres ascent 8 km Duration: 4-5 hours
- Option B:Irrigation channel-Poqueira Refuge. Accumulated height difference: 700 metres ascent 6 km Duration: 3 hours
- Option C: Hoya del Portillo-Poqueira Refuge.Accumulated height difference: 500 metres ascent 8 km. Duration: 2 hours
Day 2:Climb Mulhacen Peak and back to Capileira
- Option A:Poqueira Refuge-Mulhacen Peak-Capileira. Accumulated height difference: 1000 metres ascent 2000 metres descent 18km Duration:8 hours
- Option B:Poqueira Refuge-Mulhacen Peak-acequias. Accumulated height difference: 1000 metres ascent 1500 metres descent 16km Duration: 7 hours
- Option C: Poqueira Refuge-Mulhacen Peak-Hoya del Portillo. Accumulated height difference: 1000 metres ascent 1300 descent 16km
Duration:6 hours
Difficulty: Moderate-High.
Meeting point: agree with the guide
Arrival time: approximately 7:00 pm, but it depends on the pace of the group
The trip:
Located in the heart of the Natural and National Park of the Sierra Nevada, Mulhacen, with a height of 3,479 m, is the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula.
According to legend, the penultimate Nasrid King of the Kingdom of Granada, Muley Hacén, was buried on its slopes, back in the 15th century, and this is where his name comes from.
With a gentle slope that faces south and towards Africa, steep to the west, steep to the east and almost impassable to the north (a route which is only for the most prepared and daring), this summit is High Mountain in capital letters and is not to be underestimated
The first stage will start, depending on the snow line, from the town of Capileira, from the mid-level or high irrigation channel, or Hoya del Portillo, in order to stay overnight in the Poqueira refuge at an altitude of 2,500 m.
Equipment recommended:
There isn’t any drinkable water on the path. We recommend carrying 2l of water. We highly recommend hiking sticks. . Sunglasses, sun cream, protective lip cream, a hat, gloves and appropriate clothing for the season and the weather forecast. Crampons, an ice axe and a helmet are essential
Price:
2, 3 and 4 persons: €490 per group
5 persons: 110 € per person
6 people: 102 € per person
Included:
Guide 2 days
Insurance
Transport
Not included:
Overnight stay at the Refugio (53,5 € for non-members on half board basis).
Rental of equipment (crampons, ice axe, boots, helmet…).
Consult prices for equipment hire.
Price: From 102
Location: Sierra Nevada National Park, GranadaDuration: 2 daysDifficulty: Level 3 (REI)
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TRIP DESCRIPTION
Hike to Mulhacen peak in Sierra Nevada, highest peak on the iberian Peninsula. It will take part from Capileira and overnight in Poqueira refuge. All the trip will take place in Sierra Nevada, surrounded by outstansding mountains and beautiful landscapes.
Key Facts:
Day 1:Capileira- Poqueira Refuge
- Option A:Capileira-Poqueira Refuge. Accumulated height difference: 1000 metres ascent 8 km Duration: 4-5 hours
- Option B:Irrigation channel-Poqueira Refuge. Accumulated height difference: 700 metres ascent 6 km Duration: 3 hours
- Option C: Hoya del Portillo-Poqueira Refuge.Accumulated height difference: 500 metres ascent 8 km. Duration: 2 hours
Day 2:Climb Mulhacen Peak and back to Capileira
- Option A:Poqueira Refuge-Mulhacen Peak-Capileira. Accumulated height difference: 1000 metres ascent 2000 metres descent 18km Duration:8 hours
- Option B:Poqueira Refuge-Mulhacen Peak-acequias. Accumulated height difference: 1000 metres ascent 1500 metres descent 16km Duration: 7 hours
- Option C: Poqueira Refuge-Mulhacen Peak-Hoya del Portillo. Accumulated height difference: 1000 metres ascent 1300 descent 16km
Duration:6 hours
Difficulty: Moderate-High.
Meeting point: agree with the guide
Arrival time: approximately 7:00 pm, but it depends on the pace of the group
The trip:
Located in the heart of the Natural and National Park of the Sierra Nevada, Mulhacen, with a height of 3,479 m, is the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula.
According to legend, the penultimate Nasrid King of the Kingdom of Granada, Muley Hacén, was buried on its slopes, back in the 15th century, and this is where his name comes from.
With a gentle slope that faces south and towards Africa, steep to the west, steep to the east and almost impassable to the north (a route which is only for the most prepared and daring), this summit is High Mountain in capital letters and is not to be underestimated
The first stage will start, depending on the snow line, from the town of Capileira, from the mid-level or high irrigation channel, or Hoya del Portillo, in order to stay overnight in the Poqueira refuge at an altitude of 2,500 m.
Equipment recommended:
There isn’t any drinkable water on the path. We recommend carrying 2l of water. We highly recommend hiking sticks. . Sunglasses, sun cream, protective lip cream, a hat, gloves and appropriate clothing for the season and the weather forecast. Crampons, an ice axe and a helmet are essential
Price:
2, 3 and 4 persons: €490 per group
5 persons: 110 € per person
6 people: 102 € per person
Included:
Guide 2 days
Insurance
Transport
Not included:
Overnight stay at the Refugio (53,5 € for non-members on half board basis).
Rental of equipment (crampons, ice axe, boots, helmet…).
Consult prices for equipment hire.
Price:
From 102
Location: Sierra Nevada National Park, Granada
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty: Level 3 (REI)
Activity Level Descriptions
REItrips
(1) Relaxed: Adventure travel at its most relaxed pace.
- Activity: 1-3 hours most days
- Distances: walk less than 3 miles most days
- Surfaces: flat terrain
- Elevation change: little to none
- Altitude: less than 3,000 ft
(2) Easy: Great for newcomers to active travel.
- Activity: 2-5 hours most days
- Distances: hike up to 6 miles, cycle 10-30 miles most days
- Surfaces: flat or rolling terrain with some possible steeps
- Elevation change: up to 2,000 ft/day
- Altitude: up to 6,000 ft
(3) Moderate: For outdoor novices and above.
- Activity: 4-6 hours most days
- Distances: hike up to 10 miles most days, cycle 20-40 miles most days
- Surfaces: rolling or mountainous terrain with some steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
- Elevation change: up to 3,000 ft/day
- Altitude: up to 10,000 ft
(4) Vigorous: Recommended for fir travelers with basic skills.
- Activity: 5-8 hours most days
- Distances: hike up to 12 miles most days, cycle 30-50 miles most days
- Surfaces: mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
- Elevation change: up to 4,000 ft/day
- Altitude: up to 14,000 ft
- Experience and a doctor's release may be required
(5) Strenuous: Designed for very fit travelers.
- Activity: 10+ hours/day
- Distances: hike up to 12 miles most days, cycle 50 miles or more miles most days
- Surfaces: remote mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents, uneven trails with loose features.
- Elevation change: up to 4,000 ft/day
- Altitude: up to 14,000 ft
- Experience and a doctor's release may be required
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