Hiking experience in the High Sierra Nevada National Park
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
After picking you up at Granada city center, we will drive to the top of the Sierra Nevada road, 2500 meters (8000 ft), where we will head to the beautiful San Juan glacier valley: the ice has been excaving the rocks during thousand of years: beautiful waterfalls and rocks, as well as mountain goats, eagles, vultures and insects and plants that just exist here, as Sierra Nevada is Unesco Biosphere Reserve; This is an off the beaten path hike as we know the most secret spots in Sierra Nevada.
We will get an elevation of more than 3000 meters(10000 ft), to the top of Tajos del Campanario, from where we will admire the north face of Muhacen(the highest peak in the Iberian peninsula), Veleta and Alcazaba.
Your guide will establish an easy pace for the group, offering several stops
Hike distance 8 kilometres
Elevation gained 600 meters
IMPORTANT INFO:
Sandals, high heeled shoes or similar are not allowed
This tour is not recommended for people who do not exercise regularly
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Sneakers or trainers are ok to enjoy this tour, you don’t need hiking shoes
If you exercise regularly (running, cycling, swimming, tennis etc, you will enjoy this tour)
If you feel too tired during the hike, there are some great spots where you can wait for the rest of the group on their way back
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
We can provide warm clothes for our guests
Small group tour up to 8 people
UIMLA mountain guide (most prestigious association of mountain leaders around the globe)
Assistance and liability insurance
Transport by private vehicle
Hiking poles
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
What To Expect
Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada, or Sulayr, Mountain of the Sun as it was called by the Muslims, rises up between the provinces of Granada and Almeria like a giant and compact massif with fifteen peaks of over 3,000 metres, including the Mulhacén (3,482 metres), the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula. After being collected from your accommodation in Granada, you will be driven to 2,500 meters above sea level to the top of the Sierra Nevada Road. From here you will head to the most beautiful glacier valley of Sierra Nevada, San Juan Valley. Here you will learn how the ice has been excavating the rocks throughout thousand of years. You will also encounter beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and shiny rocks, as well as wildlife such as mountain goats, eagles, birds migrating from Africa, and insects and plants that only exist here.
Options
Private tour
Private Taylor made tour: Just you with your family or friends will participate in this tour; you can decide meeting time and the duration of the tour
Duration: 5 hours: You can choose the duration of the tour
Taylor made: We will adapt it to your preferences, we can climb the second highest peak in Sierra Nevada, Veleta, 3398 meters
9am tour
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ou guide J’aime was kind...
Daniela M,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Jaime was kind and knowledgeable and it has been a pleasure to hike with him and his cute dog Kai!
An exciting exploration...
yeung n,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00An exciting exploration in Sierra Nevada when the glacier had not completely melted. Our guide was attentive and took good care of us.
Lovely hike in the...
A W,
Apr 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely hike in the mountains. There was snow present. Luckily they loaned us hiking shoes and gloves. While it’s possible to do the hike in trainers, hiking boots are more ideal. The guide did a fantastic job and got me back to town in time to catch the train.
Great experience!
mathieu c,
Dec 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00Really an amazing experience, I strongly recommend for everyone. It might be a little hard if you're not use to this type of trekking, but it's worth it !
Excellent hike
Katey H,
Nov 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a great time! This is a great way to get out of the busy city and enjoy the beautiful landscape. We drove about ~45 minutes up into the Sierra Nevada mountains, and then hiked through the afternoon. We left Granada at 9 am and got back around 4. The hike was moderately strenuous with some steep climbs at ~9000 feet. Poles, hats, and gloves were provided. The views were great, and we spotted mountain goats and vultures. We saw no other hikers the whole time, so it was very peaceful.
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