This is a route we have done before but this year conditions are excellent. You can park at the Postero Alto Refugio (1888m), accessible from Guadix and Jerez del Marquesado via rough forest roads. A short walk into the Arroyo del Alhori and the ascent begins. There are some steep sections but the way is generally straightforward. At the moment there is good snow cover above 2000m.
The peak of Picon de Jerez (3090m) is a great viewpoint southwards towards Mulhacen, Alcazaba and the rest of the main Sierra Nevada peaks. Return can be made down the Arroyo just ascended, but a few alternatives exist especially south to the Puntal de Juntillas and thence down via the Piedra de Ladrones and northwards back to the refuge and start point. An excellent day’s ski touring!
A good video showing the route via the Arroya de Alhori can be viewed below
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