Walking in the Cumbres Verdes near Granada

The Cumbres Verdes (Green Peaks) are well known to the local spanish Granadinos as they are very close to the Granada ring road (20 mins), so access is easy. In spite of this the walking is quiet and unspoilt and has a certain attraction missing in the higher and wilder Sierra Nevada. Lush green valleys fight with arid badlands for possesion of the land and this gives varied and interesting scenery and views. We offer a wide range of walks in this area that we have developed and refined over many years. These walks take advantage of both horseshoe and linear rounds and are suitable for all ages and abilities. Accommodation is offerred in the nearby village of Dilar, Granada city or our base in Lanjaron.

The Peak of Trevenque

This well known summit is one of the most spectacular and dramatic in the Sierra Nevada. The mountain is steep on all sides but there are numerous ways up to it’s majestic summit of 2079m. The peak is very varied with the arid (las Arenas) badlands contrasting with the lush Dilar valley area. All the walks are interesting day excursions of varying lengths from a simple 4 hour to a long 8 hour day. There are scrambling routes available to the more adventurous should they wish.

The Cerro Huenes Group

This lovely group of mountains lies in the north of the area and a great day walk of some 5 hours can link all the major summits, including, Pico de Carne (1809m), Cerro Gordo (1889m) and Cerro Huenes (1802m). Return is made via Fuente Fria and forest and mountain side tracks back to the start point of the bridge at Siete Ojos. All this of course
has the wonderful Sierra Nevada as a backdrop.

Los Alayos de Dilar peaks and ridges

This remote ridge can be accessed from the Dilar valley or indeed Collado Sevilla. Both give exhilerating access to this amazing ridge. The ridge itself can be followed in its entirity by those with a head for heights and loads of surplus energy. Otherwise there is a good path just below the actual ridge crest.

The ridge has many summits but the best is the Corazon de la Sandia (“Heart of the Watermelon”). This peak is 1877m high and gives a sharp exposed scramble to reach its rocky top. This whole
area has thick green forest on one side of the ridge crest and arid badlands on the other. This makes for an interesting day out!

Other worthwhile excursions

The traverse of the sharp peak of Boca de la Pesca is very interesting with great views in all directions and there are numerous routes around Pico de Tesoro (1994m).

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3. Cold bivouac on Los Alayos de Dilar ridge near Granada
4. Sierra de Huetor walking opportunities north of Granada
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