Description
Andalusia’s high mountains above the villages.
The Sierra Nevada encompasses high peaks, expansive ridges, mountain lakes, and valleys, presenting a different aspect of Andalusia compared to its coast and cities. This guide covers routes originating from locations such as Trevélez, Lanjarón, and Capileira. It illustrates how village life and high mountain environments can be combined, while also highlighting the significant differences in conditions between the valley floor and the summits.
Day walks and longer expeditions in one guide.
The selection includes standard walks, multi-day treks, ridge walks, and more demanding alpine options. Mulhacén, the highest peak on the Spanish mainland, is among the objectives. The guide also features Tres Picos and other significant challenges. This variety makes it useful for exploring the region over several hiking days, allowing users to choose itineraries based on their experience and prevailing conditions.
Maps and gradings to aid your choices.
Route descriptions and maps provide support for planning and navigation, while gradings assist in comparing treks with varying demands. Practical information facilitates the assessment of starting points and execution. This guide serves both as inspiration before your journey and as a working tool for selecting suitable treks during your specific stay and within weather windows.
Altitude and season are integral to trip planning.
The Sierra Nevada features high mountain conditions with snow and weather that can affect routes well into the year. Longer treks and scrambling sections require relevant experience and a realistic assessment of one’s capabilities. This guide is suitable for experienced hikers who can differentiate between options and who utilize updated local information in conjunction with the book to select a trek appropriate for the conditions and the group’s skills.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher originated among climbers and mountaineers who wished to share their thorough knowledge of routes – a tradition that continues to characterize the publisher’s books on walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Richard Hartley. English language. 272 pages. First edition, published in 2017. ISBN 9781852849177.
