Although this is southern Spain the Sierra Nevada should never be underestimated. We supported Australians Ryan and Emma as they did a self guided 5 day trip in the Sierra Nevada, intending starting at Guejar Sierra, crossing Mulhacén and dropping down to the Alpujarras. They sent us in this interesting report of their experiences. As [...]
Read More guejar sierra, mojon alto, Mulhacen, pena partida, siete lagunas
Take a remote refuge with superlative mountain views, a few good friends, tasty food, a wee dram (or two) and a reason to celebrate and you have the makings of a birthday to remember. Last week we tried it out in the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain. Our friend David Thomas wanted a 50th birthday [...]
Read More guejar sierra, pena partida
Report from our guide, Jens Foell as he ascends the highest mountain in mainland Spain in poor weather conditions. The weather forecast was looking pretty bad. Rain, rain, and yet more rain for the whole week. But Xavier Wang had come all the way from Singapore to climb Mulhacen, at 3482m the highest peak in [...]
Read More poqueira hut
A day walk in the Tabernas Deserts Sometimes you can get caught out by the weather, normally bad weather. But this time the weather was good, too good! Our day trek in the Tabernas desert badlands of Almeria turned into a very hot walk indeed. Due to the heat we don’t normally visit the deserts [...]
Read More mini hollywood, rambla de tabernas, tabernas desert
Our promotional video for our Sierra Nevada trekking tours using mules to carry all the heavy gear. We run these treks during the snow free months which generally this means between mid-June to mid-October. Our itineraries start in the western Alpujarras and head into the high Sierra Nevada between the towns of Lanjaron, Niguelas, Capileira [...]
Read More donkeys, mules
The Paso de los Guias is a spectacular shortcut path cutting through a rockface in the Sierra Nevada and requiring a good steady head for heights. Links the Refugio Cariguela south of Veleta to the Paso de los Machos. It provides a quick by pass of the main track, cutting off a substantial zig zag [...]
Read More paso de los guias
Looking for a charity fundraising challenge? Something different? Is climbing 3 of the biggest peaks in Spain in 3 days tough enough? Try “Los Tres Picos” charity challenges in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Mulhacen (3482m), Veleta (3394m) and Alcazaba (3371m) Los Tres Picos Charity Challenges from Spanish Highs on Vimeo.
Read More charity fundraising challenges, los tres picos
As Alcazaba (the “Fortress”) is nearly surrounded by cliffs most trekkers take the simplest route from the South East. For those with a spirit of adventure and a head for heights there are better routes. We revisited a route last week that makes a quality day’s trekking to the summit of this fine peak. Alcazaba [...]
Read More corredor de alcazaba, grand vasar
Photos and video from a recent 5 day trek over the highest parts of Spain. Los Tres Miles is mainly at or above the 3000m level and covers all the main peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Trip reports from some of our past Los Tres Miles treks Further information and itineraries
Read More
Enjoy trekking the Sierra Nevada mountains this summer supported by our pack animals. What a luxurious way to hike the high mountains! You travel with a light daypack and your overnight gear, food, stoves, tents, sleeping bags etc are carried to the next destination by our sturdy mules and donkeys. Leaves you free to enjoy [...]
Read More donkeys, mules