Report sent in from Pepe Badaje of his first ascent of Mulhacen in July 2011. Done in a long day from the Hoya del Portillo to the south above Capileira. We leave Lanjarón at seven in the morning from the petrol station, arriving at the Hoya del Portillo above Capileira, where no vehicles can continue [...]
What to think about when planning your self guided winter mountaineering trip to the Sierra Nevada in Spain. A multitude of factors have to be considered. We recently assisted a group led by David Spreadborough in enjoying a somewhat mixed weather week in these mountains. How did they go on? The following article was originally [...]
Mar 142011
Back in 1866, an English explorer and member of the Alpine Club of London, John Ormsby, came to visit the Sierra Nevada, the Alpujarra and my home town of Lanjarón. In March 1867 he read his report before the Alpine Club and its magazine, The Alpine Journal, was then published in full. This included a basic map, [...]
What is it like to ski down Mulhacen, the highest mountain in Spain? Report, photos and video from our guide, Jens Foell and clients, who found out recently after a frustrating few days weather led eventually to a marvelous descent in perfect powder snow conditions. Continues Jens…………… You might feel frustrated when you come on a ski [...]
The Sierra Nevada makes a wonderful winter holiday destination. Most people though are only aware of the downhill skiing opportunities, based at Pradollano on the northern slopes of the range above Granada. However, during the winter months from December to May when snow is in abundance there are many more ways for you to enjoy [...]
Important information from the guardian of the Poqueira hut in the Sierra Nevada regarding access routes to the hut and beyond for the coming month of January 2011. First, from Capileira you can reach the “Acequia Alta” by car, just before the Hoya del Portillo. From there, the best option is the path alongside the [...]
May 062010
Villages on the GR7 long distance path through the Alpujarras are conveniently placed about 2 hours apart. These provide welcome rest halts or overnight stops as one passes through the area. Our personal favourite is back from Capileira via Bubion, Pampaneira, Soportujar and Cañar to Lanjaron. Takes a leisurely 6-7 hours, passes through spectacular scenery and white villages and is mostly downhill!
Apr 092008
Raining heavily today. Just to get out, we walked up the Poqueira Gorge where the weather steadily worsened throughout the day. By Cortijo Thomas the showers turned to heavy consistent rain. In the end it was too much to handle and we retreated down to the best tapa bar in Capileira where we should have [...]
