Private hiking tour in Sierra Nevada National Park

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Summary

Meet a driver for pickup in Granada, and travel out of the city to the starting point of the hike, at roughly 8,200 feet (2,499 meters). The hike to the summit of Pico del Veleta is roughly four hours uphill including breaks, and three hours downhill, with a moderate pace throughout. Start walking through the scenic glacial Valley of San Juan, where you’ll see flowing water and blooming wildflowers at the edge of the trail. Part way through the hike you’ll reach Posiciones del Veleta, where fortifications were built during the Spanish Civil War, looking out across the northern face of Sierra Nevada and year-round snowfields. Pause to eat and drink at Posiciones del Veleta, then continue up the northwest ridge to the summit, passing Veleta’s imposing North Wall. Enjoy some time on the peak to take in the view of the surrounding mountains and the coast, as well as the pure, high-altitude air. Make your descent towards the Dilar Glacier Valley and a series of mountain lakes, then pause for another cool drink at the end of the trail. This full-day hiking tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
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Why take this tour?

After picking you up at your acommodation in Granada, we will drive to the top of the Sierra Nevada road, 2500 meters (8000 ft), where we will head to the most beautiful glacier valley of Sierra Nevada , San Juan valley; the ice has been excaving the rocks during thousand of years: beautiful lakes, waterfalls and shiny rocks, as well as mountain goats, eagles, birds migrating from Africa, and insects and plants that just exist here, as Sierra Nevada is Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO). After 4 hours, we will get the top of the Veleta peak: amazing views of the second highest range in Europe, the Mediterranean sea and even Africa; This is an easy but beutiful hike, off the beaten path, as we know the most secret spots in Sierra Nevada after more than 30 years hiking here.

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What’s included?

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if possible( the city center of Granada is restricted for private transport; just taxis, buses and residents can drive there)

  • Backpack with Aquarius or similar, energetic bars and snacks

  • Mountain gear and clothes

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

It´s not mandatory to use face masks during the walk

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Nevada Guides - Day Tours

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Trekking, mountain bike and 4WD tours in Granada and Sierra Nevada.

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