Trekking estival de alta montaña. En 3-4 días (sin contar el día previo de encuentro y aproximación) ascenderemos y coronaremos las cumbres de más de 3000m. de todo el macizo de Sierra Nevada. Desde Cerro Pelao (3.182m.) / Picón de Jerez (3090m.) hasta el Caballo (3.013m.), pasando por el Puntal de Vacares (3.138m.), La Alcazaba (3.366m.), Mulhacén (3.482m.), Cerro de los Machos (3.329m.), Veleta (3.392m.) y otros “tresmiles” menos conocidos.

This is an activity of great scenic interest and an opportunity to be surrounded by nature and adventure.

The three-thousanders in 4 days

Day 0.- Approach from Granada to the village of Trevélez (1600 m.a) From Trevélez and up the valley, following the course of the river, to Horcajo de Trevélez. Here the valley gains altitude and opens up into two small valleys, Rio El Puerto and Rio Juntillas. In the middle of these two valleys and at an altitude of 2.200 m. we will stay in a traditional shepherd's farmhouse. Accommodation and dinner at the cortijo. 3-4 h. 

Day 1.- From El Horcajo we start our ascent to the first three thousand: Cerro Pelao (3.182m.). We continue along the ridge towards Puntal de Vacares (3.182m.), from where we descend to Las Calderetas to spend the night. Overnight stay and dinner in camping. 8 to 9h.

Day 2.- We head northwest towards the Alcazaba (3.366m.), descend to Siete Lagunas and from here we continue our march to Mulhacén, the roof of the peninsula (3.482m.). We descend to the Poqueira refuge where we spend the night.

Day 3.- Itinerary begins with the ascent through the valley of the dry river towards the Cerro de los Machos and Pico del Veleta, dedicating the day to the summits of the Central sector of Sierra Nevada. Dinner and accommodation at Albergue Universitario de Sierra Nevada.

Day 4.- Lagunillos de la Virgen, Elorrieta (3.183m.). Valley of the river Lanjarón to Cerro del Caballo (3.013m.) and Tajo de los Machos (3.088m.), from where we descend to 2.300m. Where we are picked up by an all-terrain vehicle. Transfer to Granada or Alpujarra.

See services included.

Technical level and physical condition

Experienced, frequent mountain walker, good physical preparation. The effort to be made is sustained and occasionally high. Walks with an average duration of 7-9 hours. The difference in altitude can exceed 1,500m.

Upcoming dates

mayo / Junio24 – 28/05 y 22 – 25 /06
July05 – 09 y 19 – 23
August09 – 13, 16 – 20 y 23 – 27
September06 – 10 y 13 – 17
October04 – 08 y 11 – 15
Please confirm dates with us when booking.

The three-thousanders in 3 days

Day 0.- Meeting in Granada or Alpujarra in the afternoon of the day before the activity. Transfer to Trevélez. Approach on foot from Trevélez (3h.) to Cortijo La Mimbres (2180ma.). Accommodation, dinner and breakfast at the Cortijo.

Day 1. From the farmhouse we start our ascent to the first three thousand: Cerro Pelao (3.182m.). We continue along the rope of summits (Puntal de los Cuartos, Atalaya, el Cuervo...) towards Puntal de Vacares (3.182m.), from where we descend to las Calderetas to spend the night. Overnight stay and dinner in camping. 8 to 9h.

We head northwest towards the Alcazaba (3.366m.), we descend to Siete Lagunas and from here we continue our march to Mulhacén, the roof of the peninsula (3.482m.). We continue through the valley of Río Seco towards Cerro de los Machos and Pico del Veleta, dedicating the day to the summits of the Central sector of Sierra Nevada. Accommodation and dinner in the bivouac refuge of the Veleta and/or camping in the Aguas Verdes or Lagunillos de la Virgen lakes (depending on conditions).

Day 3.-Lagunillosde la Virgen, Elorrieta (3.183m.). Valley of the river Lanjarón to the Cerro del Caballo (3.013m.) From there we descend to 2.300m. Where we are picked up by the jeep to the village of Lanjarón. Transfer to Granada.

See services included.

Technical level and physical condition

Experienced, frequent mountain walker, good physical preparation. The effort to be made is sustained and occasionally high. Walks with an average duration of 7-9 hours. The difference in altitude can exceed 1,500m.

Upcoming dates

June22 – 25
July24 – 27
September21 – 24
Please confirm dates with us when booking.

225 - 395 €

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The activity includes

  • Mountain guide-monitor
  • Approach by 4x4
  • CR and assistance insurance
  • Accommodation, dinner and breakfast Cortijo, camping, dinner and breakfast at the Calderetas and Lagunillos de la Virgen and/or Refugio Observatorio del Veleta

The activity does not include

  • Specific materials

Recommended equipment

  • Sleeping bag
  • Mat
  • Backpack min. 50L
  • Mountain clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Protective cream
  • Cutlery