Hiking Sierra De Grazalema
Ronda, Grazalema, Zahara De La Sierra, Villaluenga Del Rosario
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Designated a UNESCO Biosphere reserve in 1977, the Sierra de Grazalema was declared the first natural park in Andalucia in 1984 and is one of Spain’s most ecologically outstanding areas. The 51,695 ha park is famous for its spectacularly rugged limestone landscape of cliffs, gullies, caves and gorges. By far the most impressive gorge is Garganta Verde, with its exceptional griffon vulture colony and rocky walls that tower vertically for 400m. Andalucia’s largest cave system is also here, the Hundidero-Gato with its biggest cavern measuring 4km long and an entrance of 60m tall. The region is well known for being the rainiest place in Spain, with an annual rainfall of 2,200mm, which means that the 1,300 Mediterranean plant species that have been registered here, many of them endemic and some of them unique to the Sierra, flourish. There is a magnificent and well preserved forest of the rare Spanish fir, a relic from the Tertiary period, in the Sierra del Pinar on the slopes of Cadiz province’s highest peak at 1,654m, El Torreón. Around 3,000ha of the park is called an Área de Reserve, with the most fragile ecosystems, Spanish fir forests(Pinsapo) and black vulture colonies. The Area De Reserve, is closed from the end of May to October.
Guided walking holiday through the magnificent Grazalema park, taking in the fabulous limestone outcrops and some amazing wildlife. The route takes us from the west of Ronda across the Sierra de Grazalema through Villaluenga to Grazalema village. Spending the last night in the spectacular town of Ronda.
We spend one night in Zahara De La Sierra, three nights in Grazalema and one night in Villaluenga del Rosario, before we transfer from Benaojan and spend one night in Ronda. Walking between villages and walking the fabulous Pinsapar route from Grazalema in the highly protected nature reserve.(Pinsapar depends on the time of year – June – Oct Closed, also if arid it will be closed)
Day 1
Meet at the Airport and transfer to the first hotel in Zahara De La Sierra
Walk around Zahara de la Sierra.
Evening meal in hotel.
Day 2
Checkout of hotel
Zahara De La Sierra – Grazalema 18km 700m Ascent 350m Descent
The trail between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema traverses an impressive section of the natural park, meandering along the banks of the sprawling Zahara-El Gastor reservoir before climbing into the mountains fringed by jagged peaks. A beautiful walk and great first days introduction to the area.
Check into Hotel Casa De Las Piedras in Grazalema – our base for the next 3 nights.
Evening meal in the hotel.
Day 3
Grazalema - Benaocaz 11km 5-7hrs Ascent 300m, Descent 400m
An easier day with a beautiful walk with fabulous views of the whole of Grazalema National Park. Walking past the Poso's(ancient fridges) and another great raptor watching day.
Transfer back to Grazalema 30minutes.
Evening meal in hotel
Day 4
Simancon - Climb Simancon - 11km Ascent 700, Descent 700m
A high peak that overlooks Grazalema and great views in all directions from the top.
Evening meal in hotel
Day 5
Check out of hotel
Grazalema - Villaluenga del Rosario - 14km 5-6hrs Ascent 300m Descent 500m
Another walk from hotel to hotel. First a climb up a long limestone valley before ascending to charca verde(green pond) and traversing Reloj. Before we descend into Villaluenga del Rosario village.
Check into Hotel La Posada
Day 6
Villaluenga del Rosario - Benaojan - 22km 6-8hrs Ascent 300m Descent 700m
A walk down the long valley of Libar following the GR7 long distance path. You walk along the valley floor with sheer limestone cliffs on either side, a wonderful walk.
Transfer from Benaojan to Ronda (20 minutes) – Hotel San Gabriel(base for 2 nights)
Free evening in Ronda
Day 7
Check out of hotel and transfer to Malaga airport, or if you want to spend another night in Ronda please contact us.
Hotel Arcos De la Villa – Zahara de la Sierra
Hotel Casa Del Piedra – Grazalema
La Posada – Villaluenga Del Rosario
City Hotel - Ronda