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Sierra Nevada National Park

1-Day Summit Mulhacén

Price

80 (6 pax.)

Pre-booking

100%

Minimum of persons

1

Duration Trail

Trail 1: 9-10 hours

Trail 2: 6 hours

Tour Type

Guided

Season

Summer

Total Distance

Trail 1: 28 km

Trail 2: 13 km

Total Ascent

Trail 1: 1.500 m

Trail 2: 800 m

Total Descent

Trail 1: 1.500 m

Trail 2: 800 m

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Physical Difficulty

Trail 1: D

Trail 2: B+

Included

  • Professional Qualified Mountain Leader

  • Liability insurance and assistance

  • Transfer

Not included

  • Snack and lunch

  • Minibus (Optional)

  • Summer ski lift (Optional)

    • Extra

    Track 1 North-face (Challenging):

  • - You can use a minibus or summer ski lift, which leaves us at around 3,000 meters. This is a significant reduction in ascent, distance, and the route's demands. Ask for more information.

  • - Acclimatize, and spend the night before at the mountain refuge at 2.500 meters, the starting point of the ascent.

    • Track 2 South-face (Moderate):

  • - Acclimatize, and spend the night before at the mountain refuge at 2.500 meters, the starting point of the ascent.

    • Availability

    Summer

    Highlight

    🔹 Climb the highest peak of mainland Spain, Mulhacén 3.480 m.

    🔹 Stunning mountain landscape and glacier lakes

    What to bring for Hiking

    Weather is important to consider while packing for your outdoor activity. Your packing list is based on your comfort and sensitivity. Layering your clothes is the best way to travel and be outdoors. It is highly recommended as the best way to stay warm and cool, as the weather is bound to change in the mountains.

    🔹 Water minimum 2 L

    🔹 Picnic (sandwich, chocolate, dried fruit, etc.)

    🔹 Light backpack (20-30L)

    🔹 Weather-appropriate and technical clothing

    🔹 Hiking jacket

    🔹 Hiking shoes

    🔹 Sun protection

    🔹 Sunglasses

    🔹 Hiking summer hat or cap

    🔹 Trekking gloves

    🔹 Warm hat and neck gaiter

    🔹 Trekking poles (Recommended)

    🔹 Headlamp

    If you have any questions about the material's recommendations, contact us or check out our blog, “What to Bring for Hiking.”

    Requirements

    🔹 Physical fitness:

    - Track 1: Very good.

    - Track 2: Good, with the habit of doing aerobic sports.

    🔹 Proper hiking equipment is required. Walking sticks are recommended. Ankle-high hiking boots are required.

    🔹 Previous mountain hiking experience:

    - Track 1: Necessary.

    - Track 2: Recommended.

    Recommendations

    We recommend having a good rest and better acclimatization, at the mountain refuge or the village of Capileira for the easy option, the night before to avoid any symptoms of altitude sickness.

    Preparation

    - Evaluate your state of fitness.

    - The best way to prepare yourself is to hike and carry a backpack with some weight.

    For more information check our blog and look for “How to prepare physically for a hike”

    Sierra Nevada in Summer

    The weather in the Sierra Nevada during the summer has an average temperature of 24ºC and quite warm days. At 3.000 meters, the temperatures might vary between 15ºC and 20ºC, and at night, the temperature drops to 10ºC.

    Transport

    For the first track, we drive from the city of Granada to the mountain refuge at 2.500 meters. (approximately 1 hour drive)

    For the second track, we drive from the city of Granada to the village of Capileira. (approximately 1h30 drive)

    Cancellation Policy

    Free Cancellation:

    Cancel up to 48 hours before the start of the activity and you will receive a full refund

    See Terms and Conditions

    Price:

    Our hiking tour prices vary depending on the number of participants. This helps us offer fair and flexible pricing, while ensuring a high-quality, personalized experience for every group.

    Special pricing is available for families and larger groups. Contact us for more information.

    What to expect

    An outstanding adventure, the climb to the 3.480 meter-high Mulhacén peak, the roof of the peninsula

    We offer two variations, with each a different physical difficulty, to climb the Mulhacén peak.

      Track 1 Nort-face (Difficult):

      The route starts at Europe’s southernmost ski resort and follows a great ascent along the San Juan Valley towards the second-highest peak of the mountain range, Veleta 3.392 meters. The trail brings you to the Carihuela Refuge located in the mountain pass “Collado de la Veleta” on its southern slope at an altitude of 3.200 meters where you can see the remains of the trenches from the Civil War.

      Before our eyes, a wide landscape of the Mediterranean mountain range opens, and the peak Mulhacén rises majestically. The trails continue to the “Caldera Lagoon” of glacial origin and one of the most emblematic lagoons in the Sierra Nevada. From the mountain refuge, the iconic steep climb awaits us up to the peak of Mulhacén. We take the same path to return to the mountain village.

      We classify the north-face route as a challenging trail with a lot of distance and has characteristics of altitude hiking. The hike involves a significant height difference with a long ascent and descent divided into two parts during the entire hike. A steep summit climb on rocky and loose terrain. The descent is less strenuous but can be tough on the knees. The trail doesn’t have any technical obstacles. For more information check our blog and look for “Trail grades”

      Optional: there is a minibus or the summer ski lift at your disposal, which leaves us at around 3.000 meters, a significant reduction of ascent, distance, and the demands of the route. Ask for more information.

      Total Distance

      28 Km

      Total Ascent

      1500 m

      Total Descent

      1500 m

      Route Type

      Out-and-Back

      Physical Difficulty

      D

      Track 2 South-face (Moderate):

      The south-face option starts at the “Mirador de Trevelez” at 2.700 meters which we reach by the shuttle bus from the village of Capileira. From the starting point, there are privileged views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and the Granada coast.

      The trail goes slowly up to overcome the first slope “Loma del Tanto” leaving the viewpoint behind. Further ahead we hike in search of the Mulhacén II geodesic point at 3.362 meters surrounded by a different landscape of loose rocks and a lack of vegetation.

      The last stretch, which takes us to the summit, offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Caldera Lagoon, one of the most emblematic lagoons in the Sierra Nevada.

      Finally, after hiking the last slope we achieved our goal, the Peak of Mulhacén at 3.380 meters. We take the same path to return where the bus is waiting to bring us to the village of Capileira.

      We classify the south-face route as a moderate trail with characteristics of altitude hiking. The hike involves a considerable height difference with a boulder crossing in some parts without any technical obstacles. For more information check our blog and look for “Trail grades”

      Total Distance

      13 Km

      Total Ascent

      800 m

      Total Descent

      800 m

      Route Type

      Out-and-Back

      Physical Difficulty

      B+

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