Routes, Maps & Inspiration for Self Guided Walking & Hiking in Spain's Sierra Nevada
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Day 1 - You will need 4WD transport to 2100m on the Loma de los Cuartos. Fairly gentle first day walk with 500m ascent to overnight camp in beautiful green and pleasant valley of Lavaderos de la Reina (4 hours)
Day 2 - Ascend all the northern peaks including Pico de Jerez (3090m), Puntal de Juntillas (3139m), Puntal de los Cuartos (3158m), Atalaya (3135m) and Puntal de Vacares (3136). Camp by lakes at Lagunillas de Calderetas (8 hours)
Day 3 - Ascent of Alcazaba (3371m) then drop down to Siete Lagunas. Suggested camp is by the higher lake of Laguna Altera (6 hours)
Day 4 - Ascent of highest peak in Spain, Mulhacen (3481m), walk over Loma Pelada (3178m), ascend Veleta (3398m) and then traverse Tajos de la Virgen ridge. Camp at Elorrieta or Laguna de Lanjaron (8 hours)
Day 5 - High level trek to Cerro de Caballo (3009m) via Pico del Cartujo (3152m) and Tajos Altos (3105). Descend ridge south to trailhead (5hrs). Optional descent to Lanjaron via Tello.
Wild camping suggestions - Lavaderos de la Reina, Laguna de Vacares, Laguna de la Calderetas, Rio de Goteron, Laguna Altera, Siete Lagunas, Laguna de la Caldera, Laguna de Rio Chico, Laguna de Aguas Verdes, Laguna de Lanjarón, Laguna de Caballo
N.B Please take note of National Park Rules and Regulations regarding Wild Camping
Recommended map: Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada 1:40000 www.penebetica.com
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