La Alpujarra natural holidays

La Alpujarra
natural holidays
Reservations
+34 666 405 811
+34 646 173 962
www.sierraysol.com
ruth@sierraysol.com
(+34) 666 405(+34) 666 405 811
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A long weekend to discover
the secrets of La Alpujarra
La Alpujarra
is a magical region
found on the southern slopes of Sierra
Nevada range. Its white villages are
literally perched on the mountain.
The landscape is a wonderful blend of
natural vegetation and fruit trees growing
on hand made terraces built centuries
ago.
Arrival day. 21st of May
Pick up in Málaga Airport and transfer to
Granada.
Accommodation in a *** hotel.
Guided tapas route with our local expert.
A well-earned rest before beginning our
adventure full of energy tomorrow.
Walking old footpaths and staircases
carved into the rock transports us to
different points to behold the terrific
scenery from a bird's eye view.
In spring, the snowmelt flows through
fountains, streams and waterfalls,
creating an inviting landscape bursting
with flowers for us to roam.
Reservations
+34 666 405 811
+34 646 173 962
ruth@sierraysol.com
www.sierraysol.com
Let us guide you through the lesser known paths
of this magical place. Become a part of its
history
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An experience going beyond the trail
First hiking day. 22nd of
May
After breakfast, our bus will take us to
Trevélez, the highest village in Spain.
The organization of the village, in three
neighborhoods, reflects the spanishMuslim structure.
We will visit the most important ham
curing Factory in the Alpujarra. After
tasting some ham we will be ready to
start our hike, firstly heading to
Bérchules and finally arriving at Mecina
Fondales, where we have our hotel
reservations.
We will have a picnic during the hike.
You will be free to choose where you
have dinner
Key facts
• 17 km length
• 350 m accumulated height
difference.
• 7 hours
Second hiking day. 23rd of
May
Third hiking day. 24th of
May
After breakfast we will set off on a hike,
walking along paths built into the side of
the mountains, some of which were
carved out of the rock a thousand years
ago. These paths allow us to go through
the deep gorge of the Trevélez river.
After breakfast we will begin a hike which
will firstly take us to the old settlement of
La Cebadilla. We will climb up, crossing
several rivers that flow down the slopes
of Mulhacén until we arrive at the Cortijo
de Las Tomas, whose name indicates
that we are at the starting point of the
irrigation channels which carry the
snowmelt from here to the villages.
The hike will take us through small
villages, which are the best examples of
the traditional architecture of the
Alpujarra, such as Ferreirola, Atalbéitar y
Bérchules.
We will have our picnic during the hike.
A bus will take us to the nearby Poqueira
valley. We will stay in the village of
Capileira which boasts a wide variety of
restaurants and bars in which we can
have dinner.
Key facts
After having our picnic we will start the
return leg with stunning views of the high
snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada. We
will walk along the irrigation channels
returning to Capileira, where we will sleep
for a second night with time to have
dinner in the village.
Key facts
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15 km length
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12 km length
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500 m accumulated height
difference.
650 m accumulated height
difference.
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7 hours
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6 hours
Reservations:
+34 666 405 811
+34 646 173 962
ruth@sierraysol.com
www.sierraysol.com
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Fourth hiking day. 25th of
May
After breakfast we will set off on a short
hike crossing the river Poqueira in order
to arrive on foot in Pampaneira. This
village is full of shops, artisan factories
and workshops making chocolate, rugs,
cured meats and a visitor interpretation
centre about the Sierra Nevada and the
Alpujarra. In short, the ideal place to
buy a souvenir or to lose yourself in its
streets listening to the sound of running
water.
Depending on flight times, we will leave
the Alpujarra and head to Málaga
Airport.
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Services and prices
• Transfer from Málaga Airport to Granada and from the Alpujarra to Málaga Airport • 4 nights in *** hotels with breakfast included • Guided tour in Granada for tapas tasting • 3 picnics • Two guides, one local and one English, accompanying the group at all times • Transportation of luggage in order to enable hiking with only a day backpack • Transport between villages • Interpretation of the area and its heritage • Accident and public liability insurance Key facts
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6 km length
200 m accumulated height
difference.
3 hours
Price per person €390
Minimum number of people: 15
Maximum number of people: 30
Reservations:
+34 666 405 811
+34 646 173 962
ruth@sierraysol.com
www.sierraysol.com