Las Alpujarras, Andalucia
Activities in the Sierra Nevada National Park & Las Alpujarras
This great area of outstanding natural beauty boasts some of the most amazing flora and fauna in Europe, as well as a very rich cultural and social life.It is said that las Alpujarras has the cleanest air in Europe and is home to 2500 different species of flora and fauna unique to the area.
We offer organised excursions with professional guides, on foot, by bicycle, on horseback and skiing. We also offer multi-adventure sports.
All our activities are lead by qualified professionals and include the relevant insurances.
WALKING
For those seeking walking holidays, the Sierra Nevada and La Alpujarra offer the opportunity to get to know the wealth of ancient roads and footpaths that traverse the area including amongst others the famous GR-7 running through the area on its way from Cadiz to Greece. These walks not only boast stunning views and areas of extreme beauty but also reveal the region’s history, its landscapes, flora, fauna and ancient traditional methods of irrigation.
Duratión: We offer professionally guided walking holidays from 1 day or a weekend up to 1 or 2 weeks. We can also organise the itineraries and provide maps for independant walkers.
- www.nevadensis.com
- www.multiaventuraalpujarra.com
- www.alpujarra-experience.com
- www.thelifeofriley.eu.com
- www.spanishhighs.co.uk
SIERRA NEVADA IN A 4 X 4
Travelling through the Sierra Nevada National Park in an all terrain vehicle, visiting the valleys of the Rio Chico and the Rio Lanjaron, getting to know the landscape, the flora, fauna and the peaks of the National Park.
Participants: 6 seater vehicles are available for a maximum of 48-50 people. Included in the package are the all terrain vehicles and an instructor guide.
RAVINE CLIMBING
Levels: Beginners, easy, medium, difficult. From 2 hours up to 6 or 7 hours.
Participants: From 5 to 12 people
Including: Necessary equipment, instructor and insurance
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Duration: ½ day or whole day
Including: Mountain bike and accessories, instructor-guide and vehicle to transport participants and bikes to the activity location.
MOUNTAIN SPORTS
Options: On foot or by all terrain vehicle
Level: Dependant on weather conditions and time of the year.
Duration: 1 day
Included: Mountain climbing with Instructor-Guide, all terrain vehicle. (Availability of this activity is dependant on weather conditions).
CLIMBING
Iniciation: Fully equipped climbing at different level of ability. W e offer an instructor and climbing equipment.
Duration: ½ day
Instructor-guide.
HORSERIDING
Excursions for 2, 3 or 4 hours...
1 day excursions (including lunch), (minimum 4 people).
Weekend excursions (minimum 4 people), including 2 nights accommodation (1 night in Bubion and 1 in Cortijo Garin) and 2 days on horseback.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Location: Skiing on the ski slopes of Sol y Nieve in the Sierra Nevada
Including: Transportation to ski slopes, ski equipment, ski passes and instruction.
SKIING
Slopes: The summits of the Sierra Nevada, either cross country skiing or downhill.
Participants: 5 –10 people. A high level of skiing ability and physical fitness are required.
Including: Ski guide/instructor, all terrain vehicle for transportation to loaction and ski equipment
GUIDED SNOW WALKING TRIPS
With the arrival of winter and the snow, one is able to experiment with different ways of getting to know the area surrounding the Sierra Nevada.
Some walking boots and snow raquets are all that is required in order to continue to enjoy the area once the snow has arrived. Its a very easy, simple and enjoyable method of crossing the Sierra Nevada.
A great selection of routes are available for both beginners and those who are more advanced.