Describes a multi day trek over the highest parts of Spain taking in the highest peak, Mulhacen and the remote and quiet fortress of Alcazaba. The route up the south ridge of Mulhacen from the Hoya del Portillo may not be the most exciting in the world but at least it gives a high start [...]
This small shelter is worth knowing about if you are caught out by bad weather in the Sierra Nevada. Situated on a small plateau at 2400m between the town of Trevelez and the popular camping and beauty spot of Siete Lagunas, en route for Mulhacen, highest peak in mainland Spain. Although a ruined building, the [...]
Little known to foreigners, and only a handful of locals, there is a way to cross the steep, seemingly impossible north and north west faces of both Mulhacen and Alcazaba in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains. These ways facilitate the crossing from the Col de Ciervo to Siete Lagunas and make the ascent of Alcazaba achieveable [...]
Access Locations: (1) Hoya de la Mora (2500m). Follow the ski road from Granada to the ski town. Follow the signs left for œVeleta above the town and reach a car park at the road end. Good quick access for Veleta, Los Machos and Catujo sectors. Cariguela hut is 3hrs from here. (2) Cortijuela (1700m). [...]
Mulhacen in the summer is a fairly straightforward, but long and hard trek up and down the south ridge. There is normally a National Park bus service operating during the summer months from Capileira, but this year the access may well be affected by old snow and ice patches lying across the track. The description [...]
Sometimes chance plays a part in opening up a new mountain experience. A fully booked Poqueira hut gave our party the chance of an alpine start followed by a glorious sunrise as they summited Mulhacen, at 3482m, the highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada, Spain.
Photo taken by Jakub Jarosz from the air after leaving Malaga airport. The panorama includes all the three major peaks of Mulhacen (3482m), Veleta (3398m) and Alcazaba (3371m). Jakub was on the summit of Mulhacen in full winter conditions a few days before. The snow level is 2000m.
We have just had a week long visit by members of the Eagle Ski Club to Spain’s Sierra Nevada. A good weeks ski touring was had, despite some adverse weather affecting some of the itinerary. During the week the party skied Mulhacen, the highest peak in mainland Spain.
Mulhacen at 3482m is a magnificent ski touring peak in good snow conditions. But, what descents are available and which are the best for backcountry skiing enthusiasts? This article gives our views and opinions gathered from many years of skiing over this lofty spanish summit.
Great video taken by spanish climbers on the Chorreras de la Mosca below the Laguna de la Mosca, north side of Mulhacen. Shows the potential on the north side for ice climbing. long approach and bivvy required at Cueva Secreta.
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