ONE DAY TRIPS

Majalijar peak and Fardes irrigation channel

SpringTrips

TRIP DESCRIPTION

A guided walking trip in the Sierra Huetor. It is a route which leads us to the highest point of the natural park with spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada, Sierra Harana and other ranges. Our excursion will end up at the starting point close to an irrigation channel which passes through pine trees.

Key Facts:

Length: 11 km; Accumulated height difference: 639 m ascent

Difficulty: Level 2 – parts of the hike are stony

Departure time (Granada): 8:00 am

Meeting point in Granada : Roundabout at Plaza del Triunfo, Granada (see the map)

Arrival time: 3:00 pm, but it depends on the pace of the group

The trip:
The Majalijar peak is 1,882 m high. It is the highest peak in the Sierra Huetor natural park. In the Mediterranean forest we will find different kinds of trees. With a bit of luck we will spot some animals which live in the area such as mountain goats and griffon vultures.
We will start walking to a farmhouse called Linillos. After a short stop there we will keep on walking and ascend. We will pass some different peaks until we reach the main one where the views are totally breath taking.
After this we will follow a stony path to descend. Here everyone needs to walk very carefully. We will pass the base of Majalijar and cross a gully with oak trees. Once we have passed the gully we will arrive at Fardes irrigation canal. Our hiking trip ends at the same point where we started our tour.

Landscape and heritage:

Sierra Huetor Natural Park
Karst landscape and caves
Mediterranean forest with goats and vultures
Irrigation channel, traditional farmhouses

Equipment recommended:
We recommend carrying 2l of water. Sunglasses, sun cream, protective lip cream and a hat.
It is necessary to take several kinds of clothes. A windstopper is useful for the hills. Sunglasses, sun cream, protective lip cream and a hat. You have to use hiking sticks because we will descent along a stony path.

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

Price: €90/pp. 2 people minimum. It includes the guided trip, insurance and transportation. 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 hesitate to contact us.

Price:

90€

Location: Sierra Huétor Natural Park, Granada

Duration: 7 hours

Difficulty: Level 2 (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