HIKING THROUGH THE ALPUJARRAS

Summary and Technical information

Type of tour:

Hiking-self guided

Price FROM:

495 euros

Duration days/nights:

8 days/ 7 nights

Difficulty:

Moderado

Departure/arrival:

Granada-Granada

Minimal group size:

2 travellers

HIKING THROUGH THE ALPUJARRAS The Alpujarra is a region of mountain villages to the south of the Sierra Nevada. They cling to deep valleys and gorges that runsouth towards the Mediterranean. Their terraced farmlands have a good supply of water all year round thanks to the melt waters of the high mountains, giving the area the appearance of an alpine oasis. This is perfect hiking terrain.

Culturally the area is fascinating. It has more than 50 villages that were the last stronghold of the Moriscos (Muslims from Granada forced to convert to Christianity).

Our proposal is a week of easy level hiking, staying in peaceful family run hotels in three different villages. The first of these (the highest, at 1,470m) is Trev�lez which is famous for its ham-curing. From Trevelez you will hike to the second village, Busqu�star, which means hidden Moorish paradise, one of the finest examples of traditional Alpujarran architecture. Then we walk to our next destination, Capileira, the last village we will stay in on this hike. It is situated in the Poqueira valley, at some 1300m above sea level. We sill spend two nights in the spectacular Poqueira valley, visiting villages like Pampaneira and Bubi�n on the last day's hiking before our return to Granada. You will visit Granada ant its Alhambra palaces on the first day of this tour, but maybe you would like to stay one more night to enjoy this lively town.

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Photos of this tour

Along the deep Poqueira gully, Capileira in the distance

Great view of the highest village in mainland Spain, Trev�lez

One of the finest examples of traditional Alpujarran arquitecture

Exploring the tiny villages of the Pitres Tah�

Refreshing their feet into the Trav�lez River

Travel services

ACCOMMODATION WITH BREAKFAST	7 night	Incluided €
Accommodation in double room with en-suite facilities in quality and charming hotels, country lodges or guesthouses, including breakfast with: fruit juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate, toast, fresh fruit or yoghurt.
INFORMATION ON THE TRIP	1 units.	Incluided €
Full information on cycling or hiking with us will be provided (cultural and useful details). For self-guided tours, maps & terrain guides or descriptions are also included.
LUGGAGE TRANSPORT	1 units.	Incluided €
Optional service for self-guided tours. This service consists of transport of the traveller's luggage between the accommodation at the end of one stage to that of the next, within an itinerary offered by Otros Caminos S.L.. The traveller should have his/her luggage ready for collection before 9 am at the accommodation (reception area) from where the stage begins, and Otros Caminos will have the luggage ready in the following accommodation as specified in the itinerary by 4 pm of the same day.
ORGANISED DINNER	6 units.	Optional
Consists of one organised dinner in a mid-high quality restaurant, either in the hotel or country lodge, preferibly with regional seasonal recipes, with two courses, dessert, and one glass of wine, beer or soft drink.
ENTRANCE TO ALHAMBRA	1 units.	Optional
Entry ticket to visit Alhambra and Generalife, including visit to Alcazaba (fortress), Palacios Nazaries (winter Nasrid palaces) and Generalife gardens (summer palace)
EXTRA NIGHT AT DEPARTURE POINT	1 night	Optional
Optional service consisting of one night of accommodation in addition to those normally offered, always immediately preceeding the beginning of the programmed tour offered by Otros Caminos S.L. It includes cyclists' breakfast. Price is per person based on two people sharing a double room.
PICNIC EN ROUTE	5 units.	Optional
Service included in guided group tours consisting of a picnic to be enjoyed en route by travellers, usually containing: Fresh fruit, Carbohydrate-rich food (pasta, rice, etc.), protein-rich food (omelettes, cold or cured meats, etc.) energy-rich food (biscuits, cakes, chocolate, energy bars, dried fruit etc.) and drinks (fruit juices/soft drinks). Depending on logistics there may also be hot drinks such as tea or soup available. In some cases local wines will also be available in reasonable quantities.

Map of the route

Itinerary

Stage1	Begin	end	Lenght(km)
lot:	Granada	Granada	0
Granada & visit Alhambra:In the afternoon you will visit the amazing Alhambra. This Palace/Fortress and residence of the Nasrid Sultans will awake your affection for the city. Delightful little corners, palaces and gardens abound in its old neighbourhoods, along with a multitude of tapas bars, restaurants and wine houses... All this will bring you to love a city that is as full of life as it is of history and poetry.

Stage2	Begin	end	Lenght(km)
lot:	Granada	Trev�lez	0
Granada-Trev�lez: You travel by bus to Trevelez, the highest village on the Spanish mainland at 1476m, and the home of serrano ham curing. The journey takes about 3 hours.

Stage3	Begin	end	Lenght(km)
lot:	Trev�lez	Trev�lez	14
Trev�lez-Trev�lez: First we climb to some 2000m. Soon after we cross the river (rich in trout) and head down to the village following its course. Once back in the village you can try the local speciality - trout stuffed with serrano ham. 5 hours and 500 m ascent and descent

Stage4	Begin	end	Lenght(km)
lot:	Trev�lez	Busqu�star	14
Trev�lez-Busqu�star: Today you walk to Busquistar, crossing an oak forest full of the scents of thyme, rosemary and lavender. You stay in an old refurbished country house. From the balcony of your room you can enjoy spectacular views of the valley. 5 hours, 400 m ascent and 700 m descent

Stage5	Begin	end	Lenght(km)
lot:	Busqu�star	Busqu�star	0
Rest day in Busqu�star: On your rest day you can take a stroll through the ruins of an old mosque, or even go on horseback... Or simply soak up the atmosphere on this marvellous region as you sample one of the local wines.

Stage6	Begin	end	Lenght(km)
lot:	Busqu�star	Capileira	13
Busqu�star-Capileira: You will pass through most of the villages of the ancient "Taha" (region) of Pitres, along with a beautiful chestnut wood and terraces fields whose 10th Century Moorish irrigation channels are used to this day. At the end you get to a ridge from where there is a magnificent view of the Poqueira valley, crowned by the Veleta peak (3,391 m). From here you continue to your destination, Capileira. 4 hours and 500 m. Ascent

Stage7	Begin	end	Lenght(km)
lot:	Capileira	Capileira	8
Capileira-Capileira: Your last walk takes place in the stunning, deep Poqueira gully, passing through the villages of Bubi�n and Pampaneira. These are two of the Alpujarra's best known villages for their authentic and beautifully preserved architecture and for their local crafts (hand-woven blankets, fabrics and rugs), not to mention the delicious local cuisine. 4-5 hours and 600 m. Of ascent/descent.

Stage8	Begin	end	Lenght(km)
lot:	Capileira	Granada	0
Capileira-Granada: You return to Granada by bus. Enjoy the unique mountain scenery in Europe while we snake our way down. Book an extra night in Granada if you want to explore its sights and monuments, ancient city streets, tapas bars, restaurants�

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