ONE DAY TRIPS

Walking From Güéjar Sierra to Granada

Spring excursions

TRIP DESCRIPTION

Walking form Güejar Sierra , the Sierra Nevada National park, back to the city of Granada. We will walk through the Darro Valley.

Key facts:

Length: 25 km; Accumulated height difference: 500 m; Duration: 7h 30m

Difficulty: High – no technical difficulty but it requires resistance due to its long itinerary – Recommended for fit hikers.

Departing time (Granada): 9:15 am

Meeting point in Granada: Paseo de los Basilios, Granada (see the map) – Bus line 390

http://siu.ctagr.com/es/horarios_lineas_tabla.php?from=1&linea=725

Arrival time and point: Sacromonte, Granada at 6:00 pm – but it depends on the pace of the group

The trip:
We’ll get off the bus at the high quarter of Güéjar Sierra. We’ll walk by the Fountain of 16 Pipes. We’ll walk up a trail surrounding the limestone Sierra of Güejar Sierra, and then we’ll take the traditional track called Argumosa.
We’ll arrive in Quéntar and we’ll continue walking alongside Aguas Blancas River, which will lead us to the next village: Dúdar. Some steeped hills will allow us to reach the Basin of Darro River, specifically, to one of its tributaries: Belén Stream. This part of the hike continues near the river. We’ll walk by the houses of Belén, next to the river, and by the chapel of Almecí Christ. We’ll cross the river at Jesús del Valle, a historical building from the 17^th century. The trail we’ll follow is called Beas Path, it’ll lead us to Granada through the Sacromonte quarter. Good moment to have a cold beer!!!

Equipment recommended:
Trekking shoes. We recommend carrying 2l of water. We’ll be able to get some water in the villages we’ll pass along. Sunscreen and lip balm. Sun glasses. A hat. Light clothes. Personal medicines.

Logistics:
Participants should take nuts, dried fruits and sandwiches for our picnic in the countryside.

Price : 90€/pp, including guiding,insurance and transportation. 2 participants minimun. Ask for group prices

Purchasing Conditions: Excursions must be booked and paid for at least three days in advance. Participants must arrive at the meeting point on time. The group will wait for participants for five minutes, but then leave. In this situation, no money will be reimbursed. All participants should ensure that they know how to get to the meeting point and if you have any questions or doubts, please do not hestitate to contact us.

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Price:

90€

Location: Sierra Nevada Natural Park, Granada

Duration: 7h 30min

Difficulty: Level 3 (REI)

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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