Key Facts:
Length: 20 km; Accumulated height difference: 825 m ascent
Duration: 8 hours (not including transportation time)
Difficulty: Level 3
Departure time (Granada): 7:30 am
Meeting point and Arrival time in Granada: Roundabout at Plaza del Triunfo, Granada (see the map)
Arrival time (Granada): approximately 8:00 pm but it depends on the pace of the group
The trip:
We will start our guided hiking trail from Orgiva in the las Alpujarras region in southern Spain. This village is the administrative and commercial centre of the lower Alpujarras in Andalusia. We will walk through it’ s streets and head to the district called Los Agustinos. A lovely walk along the valley.
From here we will begin to ascend and cross the river Cadiar.
The ascent will be 400m until we arrive at Campuzano hill.
While following the path we will get some spectacular views. The track continues to the highest point of our trip with 1,078m.
After reaching the top we will walk downwards and head to Mecina by following the zigzag paths.
The little bridge over the river Trevelez is a good stop to enjoy the atmosphere and the magnificent surroundings of the Sierra Nevada.
The remaining track will lead us through traditional agricultural terraces of las Alpujarras.We will walk through fields, farmlands and old chestnut trees.
We will have a little break in Fondales before we start to ascend to Pitres, the last stage of our hike.
Landscape and heritage:
- Diversity of traditional landscapes
- Sierra Nevada Natural Park
- The Alpujarras, ethnographic heritage
Equipment recommended:
We recommend carrying 2l of water. The Orgiva region has a mild climate but it is necessary to take three layers of clothes. A windstopper is useful – for the hills. We recommend hiking sticks as well.
Sunglasses, sun cream, protective lip cream and a hat. A little towel if we want to refresh our feet in the rivers.
Logistics:
We will take either a minibus or a public bus (maybe a combination of both). It depends on the number of participants. Take snacks and sandwiches for lunch in the countryside.
Price of “custom date”: €60/pp. 2 people minimum. It includes the guiding trip, insurance and transportation.
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 hesitate to contact us.
