Self-Guided Walking Las Alpujarras & Sierra Nevada
Choice of hikes everyday - can be tailormade
€50.00
685 Euro
155 euro single room supplement with other hikers
220 euros if on your own
Discover the timeless beauty of Andalusia on foot
Tucked between the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the sunlit valleys of the Alpujarras, this walking holiday leads you through one of Spain’s most enchanting landscapes. In this land, dramatic mountain scenery meets centuries-old tradition.
From your first step on the trail, you’ll be immersed in the essence of rural Andalusia: terraced hillsides draped with olive and almond trees, whitewashed villages spilling down the slopes, and distant views stretching all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.
Our carefully planned routes follow ancient Moorish mule tracks and irrigation channels (acequias), connecting the iconic villages of Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira, and Trevélez — the highest village in Spain. Each day’s walk offers a new perspective, from gentle valley strolls to exhilarating ridge paths high in the Sierra Nevada National Park.
🌿 Highlights of your walking holiday
Explore the Alpujarras – a region of winding cobbled lanes, terraced farmlands, and vibrant local culture.
Walk beneath Spain’s highest peaks, Mulhacén (3,479 m) and Veleta (3,398 m).
Stay in charming mountain villages, each with its own traditions, cuisine, and character.
Follow ancient Moorish trails still used by shepherds and villagers today.
Enjoy authentic Andalusian hospitality, delicious local cuisine, and breathtaking views at every turn—an immersion into the timeless rhythm of rural Spain.
LOW/MEDIUM - 4-8hours of easy/medium walking
Distance - 11km to 19km
Included
All breakfasts, 5 evening meals(in the 7 night itinerary), transfer of luggage
Day 1
Transfer to Capileira – Hotel Finca Los llanos Or Hotel Poqueira
Dinner in Hotel
Day 2
La Cabadilla Circuit - 6/7km - 3-5 hrs - Ascent 450m/Decent 200m W1
Walk from the hotel towards the stunning Sierra Nevada mountain range and the deserted village of la Cebadilla. Abandoned in 1957 after the Hydroelectric plant was finished, a perfect village at the head of the Rio Toril and Rio Poqueira meeting. Walk back along the other side of the gorge to Capileira.
Or
Three Villages - 9Km 5-7hrs – circular walk - Ascent 600m Descent 600m W2
A beautiful walk taking in the three villages of Bubion, Pampaniera, and Capileira in the Poquiera Gorge.
Dinner in Hotel
Day 3
Checkout of hotel
Walk from Capileira to Hotel Mecina – 8km 3-4hrs – Ascent 200m/Descent 600mLinear walk W3
A shorter walk but no less beautiful and rewarding
Or
Walk from Capileira to hotel Mecina – 14km 4-6hrs – Ascent 400m/Descent 800mlinear walk W4
Walking out of the Poqueira gorge with some fantastic views of the Sierra Nevada before dropping down into the Taha region.
Check into Hotel Mecina.
Day 4
La Taha Valley Walk – up to 8km – Ascent 200m/Descent 200m W5
Walk along the valley side with great views – walking through the villages of Ferreriola and onto Busquistar. Walk past the fountain of health and the Era de Trance.
Or
Sierra Mecina Circuit – 12km – 4-6hrs Ascent 550m/Descent 550m W6
A beautiful walk through the la taha region. Walking on ancient mule tracks you will walk through a varied landscape and visit some of the best unspoilt villages in the Alpujarras.
Day 5
Checkout of Hotel Mecina –
Transfer to Trevelez and Free day in Trevelez or walk one of the walks on Day 6.
Check into Hotel la Fragua in Trevelez
Day 6
Rio Trevelez Walk – Up to 12km Ascent 200m/Descent 200m W7
Walk down to the Rio Trevelez a river that flows all year from the snow melt and the huge aquifers in the Sierra Nevada. Walk along for 6km and return the same way. Great level walk along an easy path to follow.
Or
Rio Culo Pero – 11km – 4-6hrs Ascent/Descent 580m W8
A leisurely walk gradually gaining height above Trevelez and following the valley up towards the Sierra Nevada. An excellent opportunity to spot Golden eagles soaring above you then descend to the valley and follow the Rio Trevelez back in to the village.
Or
Siete Lagunas – 18km – 5-8hrs – circular walk - Ascent 1300m Descent 1300m
Gaining 1300 metres in height up to the beautiful arête which holds the siete lagunas(seven lakes). A challenging walk but worth the effort.
Day 7
Checkout of Hotel la Fragua
Trevelez – Hotel Alquiera de Morayma – 18km 5-8hrs – Linear walk – Ascent 950m Descent 1700m
A great walk walking from the highest village in Spain down to the beautiful hotel at Cadiar. Another varied day of landscapes and villages.
Day 8
Check out of hotel.
150 Euro each way from Malaga or Granada - hotel or airport for up to 7 people
There are good public transport links to the start and end of the hike, from Granada. Contact us for more information.
We can include a night at the end of the holiday(day 7) instead of the free day (day 5) you would go to Granada and have a day and night there – this is 100 Euro extra
If you want to add extra nights please let us know
Hotel Finca Los Llanos 3* Or Hotel Poqueira 3*
Hotel Mecina 3*
Hotel La Fragua
Hotel Alquiera de Morayma3*