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Walking, Trekking, Scrambling & Mountaineering,Sierra Nevada, Spain &Patagonia

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

InformationIntroduction to ourActivityHolidaysAbout Spanish HighsSome Guests Comments and TestimonialsResponsible Travel PolicyHow to Contact Spanish HighsOur WebsiteAccommodationPricesActivities

Group All Inclusive Walking Holidays in AndaluciaWalking Holidays in the Alpujarras and AndaluciaGuided Trekking ToursClimb Mulhacn the highest peak in mainland SpainWinter Skills Mountaineering CoursesAlpine and Mountain CoursesGuidedBackcountry Ski Touring and SnowshoeingPatagonia Icecap Expedition and Trekking ToursSpecial Interest Holidays in AndaluciaSelf Guided Support for trekkers, mountaineers and clubs

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Walking, Trekking, Scrambling & Mountaineering,Sierra Nevada, Spain &Patagonia

"Inspiring the Adventure" with year round mountain activity holidays

in the Sierra Nevada,Andalucia and PatagoniaSpanish Highs Mountain Guides provide a wide range of activity holidays including walking & hiking, trekking,

mountaineering, snowshoeing and skiing in the Alpujarras, Sierra Nevada (highest mountains in western europe

outside the Alps!) and other varied destinations in the remote sierras ofAndalucia Province, southern Spain. Also

regular expeditions to the Southern Patagonian Icecap.

The area provides great opportunities for all, from the high and wild mountains in winter, to the more gentle spanish

walking found in the hills of the Alpujarras.Downhill ski packages are provided for the alpine skier. There is something

to interest everybody. Our sites provides a wealth of resources for those travelling independently or those who just want

to learn more about these wonderful mountains!

Easy access is available with flights to Granada, Malaga or Almeria airports. We offer trips of any duration and any start

date. We cater for both the single person and alsoGroup Walking Holidays. Also support forself guidedclimbers,walkers and trekkers.

In our blog"Inspiring the Adventure"we create new innovative mountain routes, ideas, areas and activities. We hope

you will use these as an inspiration for your own adventures here!

About Spanish Highs

Our enthusiastic and friendly team provideexperienced, professional Mountain Guiding andleadership.

Operating since 1992 and from a permanent base in Lanjaron, since 2002

Operates aResponsible Travel and Environmentpolicy

Insured for "Turismo Activo" and "Agencia de Viajes"

Read our Client Testimonials

N.B "Turismo Activo" - covers guiding activities. "Agencia de Viajes" - covers travel agents (requirement for transportation of clients, booking
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Walking & Hiking Holidays

Alpujarras & Sierra Nevada - from the gentler terrain of the white villages of the

Alpujarras and the long distance paths of the GR7 or GR142 to the rugged Cumbres

Verdes and summer visits to the high mountain lakes in the Sierra Nevada.

Granada Province - the Sierra de Huetor just north of Granada and the Lecrin Valley

offer remote and quiet hiking.

Seville Province - the vast Sierra Morena offers a vast range of walking trails in the

Sierra de Aracena and along the GR48.Malaga Province - the mountains of the Sierra Blanca, Sierra de las Nieves, Axarquia and Sierra de Almijara give

superb walking close to the sea at Nerja and Velez-Malaga.

Other destinations - we visit the desert badlands of Tabernas, Almeria, run walking holidays for seniors and alsoenjoy the Costa Blanca range near Alicante.

Mountain Trekking

Sierra Nevada - we ascend Mulhacen, the highest mountain in Spain thoroughout the

year. Also popular are multi day trips, including Los Tres Miles 5 day 3000m+ ridgetraverse and north to south crossings of the range. For the more relaxed or lightweight

trekker we offer mule support to carry your heavy gear.

Charity Challenges - raising money for good causes? Try "Los Tres Picos", a diffcult 3

day trek climbing the highest mountains in the Sierra Nevada

Spain and Morocco - climb Mt Toubkal in Morocco with us, or combine with an ascent of

Mulhacen to climb the highest in Spain and North Africa in one tough week!

Los Glacieres National Park, Patagonia - without doubt one of the world's premier destinations, we have some

superb tours from a base in El Chalten.

Mountaineering, Scrambling & Climbing Adventures

Winter Mountaineering - winter skills mountaineering, alpine courses and mountain

ascents from December until May.

Via Ferratas - amazing newly developed routes available year round in Andalucia.

Climbing & Scrambling - rock climbing, ropework courses and high quality scrambling

routes of all grades.

Patagonia Icecap Expedition - every two years we have an 2 week expedition to one of

the most amazing places on the planet!

Ski Touring & Snowshoeing

Ski Touring and Backcountry Skiing - enjoy skiing and fancy getting away from the

crowded pistes? Ski touring may be for you. With quiet and snowsure mountains we have

backcountry skiing at its finest! Beginners courses and multi-day tours for the more

experienced.

Snowshoeing - guided day or multi day snowshoeing tours. With access to the high

mountain bowls of the Sierra Nevada and the forested Alpujarras on our doorstep.

Split Boarding - if you snowboard and wish to get into the backcountry then you could

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Icecap Expeditions & Trekking in Patagonia

We run regular expeditions (Nov and Dec) to the Southern Patagonian Icefield. The

expedition encircles the stupendous Mount Fitroy and Cerro Torre massifs. The Icecap is

the largest piece of ice in the world outside the polar regions. It is very special and gives

us the chance of a lifetime to sample the nearest thing you will get to an antarctic

experience without actually going there!

We also run day and multi day tours from a base in El Chalten, undoubtedly Argentina's

"Trekking Capital". There is great variety from simple day trips to tough multi day tours

involving simple glacier and river crossings. All with the spectacular scenery of Los Glacieres National Park close to

hand!

Special Interest

If you are looking for something unusual then you can try outdoor photography courses, trail running tours, go

birdwatching or learn navigation skills. We have family friendly holidays and geocaching trips.

Self Guided? Support for trekkers, climbers, groups & adventurers

For walkers, trekkers, climbers, groups and adventurers, we offer a year round self guided support service. We

provide the transport to/from airport and trailhead, choice of accommodation, maps, gas,dehydrated food, gps, gear hire

sat phones, information on snow conditions, routes etc. This ensures you spend maximum time in the mountains for

minimum cost!


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A selection of incredible all inclusive group walking and hiking holidays inAndalucia, SpainUnique holiday walking and hiking packages for groups that allow you the flexibility to chooseeachs days activities, whether they be a gentle guidewalk, a harderguided hike or anexcursion to visit some of Andalucias greatest historical and natural sights. These week longpackages can startwhichever day of the year the group wishes.

Grade: Leisurely Grade: Moderate

We run these throughout the year although in July and August we tend to walk at higherelevations. With 300+ sunny days autumn, spring and winterare ideal times to visit. In mid-winterovernight temperatures at your base in Lanjaron rarely approach freezing and days are pleasantlywarm."A rather belated but sincere thank you to you and your team for making our week in Lanjaron sosuccessful and enjoyable. The effort you put in inorganising and adjusting walks to suit ourvarying meeds as well as the relaxed atmosphere your team exuded made for a really wonderfulweekacclaimed by many as the best away week ever for Fitzamblers" (Ted Marah - Fitzamblers)

Group Walking and Hiking Holidays in Andalucia, Spain

What your holiday will cost and include

Includes:

AccommodationAccommodation inin qualityquality 33 starstar hotel. AllAll transporttransport from airports,from airports, hotels,hotels, walks,walks,

ramblesramblesoror excursionsexcursionsAllAll mealsmeals -- breakfast,breakfast, packedpacked lunchlunch andandeveningeveningmealsmeals atat hotelhotelDaily activity choice.... (1) Challenging Walking(2) Gentle Rambling (3) Excursions (4) Nothing!

Price - 125 per person per day. Only extras are flights, insurance and drinks.We are able to offer a vast variety of activities from skiing and snowshoeing to mountain climbingand desert and coastal walking, so pleasediscuss individual group requirements with us.

Minimum group size is 4 persons.

Services of English speaking local guides


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Accommodation

Our 3 star hotel in Lanjaron offers the opportunity to stay in natural surroundings and with

everything youneed to make your stay unforgettable.

Quality centre located hotel with great facilities. Also warm and inviting rooms that allow you to

make yourstay as comfortable and convenient as possible.

All rooms are equipped with safe, cable television,clock radio, coffee kit, hair dryer,

refrigerator andphone.

The hotel has a wide variety of facilities such as restaurant, library, TV lounge, meeting room.

WiFi throughout.

For those wanting "Challenging Walking"

Examples of walks available of between 3.5 and 5 hours

Trevelez to Busquistar along the GR7 - 550m

ascent

Mecina Fondales to Busquistar alongside the Rio

Trevelez - 500m ascent

Soportujar to Lanjaron along the GR7 - 350m

ascent

A round of the dramatic Poquiera gorge - 400m

ascent

The Cumbres Verdes hills S of Granada- 450m ascent

Hiking in theSierra de Huetor NE of Granada - 600m ascent

Examples of walks available over 5 hours

Veleta (3394m) from the ski centre - 1000m ascent

Cerro de Caballo (3009m) from the Ventura trailhead - 800m ascent

Mulhacen(3382m) from Hoya del Portillo - 1200m ascentCerrillo Redondo (3002m)

from Puente Palo - 1300m ascent

For those who prefer more "Gentle Rambling"

Examples of gentle rambles available of between 2 and 3 hours

Mecina Fondales to Busquistar - 100m ascent

Bubion to Pitres along the GR7 - 300m ascent

Round walk from Capileira visiting the RioPoqueira - 400m ascent

Canar to Lanjaron along the GR7 - 100m ascent

Stroll to the wonderful viewpoint at Boca de la Pesca - 300m ascent

Excursions

There is so much of interest to do in Andalucia theseare just a few of thepotions available:

Birdwatching tour with professional guide to thewetlands of PadulVisit to the Alhambra Palace in Granada andsightseeing and tapastour of Granada

El Torcal, Antequerra - a visit to see the fascinating and unusual karstscenery

Day tour of the Alpujarras, with lunch at one ofthe high mountainwhite villages
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Self Guided support in the Sierra Nevada

Great week! Home safe and sound. Enjoyed our dealings/meeting with people in your team.Nice scene I like informal, but reliable..good. So thanks!

Have a feeling will certainly be seeingyou again. "Felix Jackson, Donegal Mountain Rescue Team

limbers, Groups & Mountaineering Clubs

Airport transfers, accommodation, mountain drop off/pick up points, equipment hire andsnow/climbing advice from the people who live here. 100 % Snguarantee. Sun almostguaranteed. Compare this and our prices to an equivalent stay in Scotland! So why not come here? We have produced an freeonline Mountaineering Guideto assist visiting mountaineers.

Walkers & Trekkers

Airport transfers, accommodation, mountain drop off/pick up points, equipment hire and advicefrom the people who live here.ow It Works?

Choose dates required? - no restriction. Any start date, any duration. 365 days a year. 300+ dayssun!Choose which airport? - Granada (45 mins), Malaga (2hrs), Almeria (2hrs). Clients have found ourChoose type of accommodation? - See ouraccommodation page

Contact us - See ourcontactpage

Self Guided Support Sierra Nevada for mountaineers, trekkers, clubs, groups

What Can We Provide?

Airport transfers - as selected by you

Accommodation - as selected by you

Advice regarding current mountain conditions

Option - choice of graded walks A, B, C or D (See panel right)

Option - laminated maps and route cards

Drop off and pick up for all routes selected. This gives you the option to choose round trips orlinear walks

Equipment or any gear hire - See ourgear selectionThis saves weight (cost!)on airlinesOption "Food for the mountains" -dehydrated, packed lunches, breakfasts, trail food etc all available

Satellite communicators and access to emergency services at all times (vast areas of the Sierras have no mobile signal!)
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How Much Will It Cost?

Take advantage of cheap winter mid-week flights to Malaga or Granada from most UK airports.

"Tailor make" your holiday from the following costs: (all prices in euros)

Airport transfers - Granada (45), Malaga (90), Almeria (95)

Accommodation - 24 per person per night (unless upgrade - seeaccommodationpage)

Advice, route maps, route cards - FOC

Gear storage whilst in mountains - FOC

Advice regarding snow and climbing conditions, approach routes and hut selection - FOC

Transportation to drop off and pick up points:

Sierra Nevada (Hoya de Mora) - for Veleta and the north - 45 (up to 4 clients)Capileira - for Poqueira Hut, Mulhacen and southern approach - 40 (up to 4 clients)

Trevelez - for Siete Lagunas and Alcazaba - 45 (up to 4 clients)

Equipment hire - See ourgear selection for prices

Extras: Poqueira Hut fees (approx 15 per person per night).

Food and drink - as a guide, food and drink is about half the price of that in the UK

Sample itinerary for climbers

Sample itinerary and costs (all in euros) for party of 4 (6 days):

Day 1 - Arrive Malaga. Transfer to Lanjaron (90). Overnight in bunkhouse (96).

Day 2 - Transport to Hoya de Mora (45). Climb up to Cariguela Hut at 3229 metres.Day 3 - Climb on Veleta north face. Walk across to Caldera Refugio (3030 metres).

Day 4 - Climb Puntal de La Caldera or on Mulhacen's N face. Overnight Poqueira Hut (60).

Day 5 - Gully climbs on the Raspones or Rio Crestones. Return down Poqueira gorge for pick up

at Capileira (40). Overnight at bunkhouse in Lanjaron (96).

Day 6 - Return to Malaga airport for flight home (90).

Total cost is 472 excl flights, food and drink i.e. 118 per person!>
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Experienced, Professional, Mountain Guiding and Leadership

Let us tell you something about Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada. It's credentials, history, origins and philosophy.

hat is "Spanish Highs"?

ur team and philosophy

- Experienced and friendly team with intimate knowledge of theSierra Nevada in all weathers gained from 10+ years of living year round in

Lanjaron

- Backed by over 20 alpine seasons and 3 expeditions to theSouthern Patagonia Icecap, one of the wildest, most remoteplaces on earth.

The mountain guiding team at Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada

-A group of qualified & experienced english speaking International Mountain Guides living &working permanently in Spain

- Spanish Highs, Accin Eventos S.L - properly constituted business, regulated & licensed tooperate in Spain

- Bases in Lanjaron & Sevilla. English, spanish, french & german spoken (also dutch on request).

- Insured for both "Turismo Activo"& "Agencia de Viajes" (See note below). ViewPublicLiability &Accidentpolicies

- "Club Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada" affliliated to Federacin Andaluza de MontaismoOperator of aResponsible Travel and EnvironmentPolicy

"Quite simply, the most established & experienced english speaking mountain guides operating year round in the Sierra Nevada"

N.B "Turismo Activo" - covers guiding activities. "Agencia de Viajes" - covers travel agents (requirement fortransportation of clients, booking hotels etc)

- Experienced and friendly team with intimate knowledge of theSierra Nevada in all weathers gained from 10+ years of living year round in

Lanjaron

- Backed by over 20 alpine seasons and 3 expeditions to theSouthern Patagonia Icecap, one of the wildest, most remoteplaces on earth.

- Enthusiastic, qualified and knowledgeable people, committed to the mountains and environment in which they work

- Most work closely with local people in their spare time with Accion Sierra Nevada, in refuge restoration and conservation work.

Since 2002 we have set ourselves incredibly high standards. Not just in mountain competence, but in the ability to communicate, interpret and

inform. It is also most important for our clients to have fun!

We insist that our guides have to be the best! The hundreds of comments from previous clientsare testament to a way of working that is

uniquely "Spanish Highs".

We put all our aspirant guides through an initiation schedule into the philosophy that makes "Spanish Highs". You can therefore be assured of the

highest quality. We have 3 permanentguides and another 3 seasonal.

All our trips have state of the art satellite communicatorsand access to emergency services at alltimes, as vast areas of the Sierras and

Patagonia have no mobile signal.

"@spanishhighs superb leader", "excellent guide", "testament to your skill and teaching ability","a master at what he does", "professional team"
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Details our responsible travel and environment policy for employing localpeople, respecting the environment andsupporting local mountain initiatives

Spanish Highs is an environmentally friendly company which offers travellers authentic andresponsible holidays. Here is our approach to responsiblsustainable travel. We encourage ourguests to support us in this, whilst having a fantastic activity holiday with us here in theAlpujarras and SierraNevada.

espect for the environment

We offer expertly guided, low impact activity holidays in the Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada mountains for individuals and small groups, staying in smlocal hotels and both guarded andunguarded mountain refuges. We do our best to protect this breath-taking, unspoiled but fragile wilderness and aguests to do so too.

We carry bags so all rubbish is extracted from the mountain. Not only ours, but also the litter left by others!The development of rural tourism in the area provides economic benefits and encourages analternative to that of the overdeveloped "costas".

upporting local mountain initiatives

Together with local mountain lovers we have been instrumental indeveloping an initiative to restore mountainrefuges in the SierraNevada. Accion Sierra Nevada started out in 2011 as threepeople cleaning and painting theRefugio de Caballo (2900m)above Lanjaron. Now we have the support of the Parque NacionalSierra Nevada and

Accion Sierra Nevada has it's ownwebsite andFacebook Fan Page where you will find all the latest news. Wehave plans to further restore other mountain refuges in the Sierra Nevada.

Responsible Travel and Environment Policy for Spanish Highs holidays

Keeping our own "house" in order

Our office location has solar water heating and we are continually striving to replace existingfacilities with solar products (ie our sun oven). We donot print "in house" unless print is anabsolute necessity when we use local office sources to print. Recycling is of vital importance!We dehydrate and prepare "mountain food" from our garden.
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Employing local people

Spanish Highs started out in 2002 with UK based guides. Since 2008 our policy has been to widenthestaff base and the main criteria now is "local people".We have a pleasant mix ofspanish,german and ukguides, all of which are local to the Alpujarras andSierra Nevada. Furthermore, weare activelydeveloping our"Expert Guide" project throughoutAndalucia and Spain. This initiative isto provideemployment for local experts.We also develop tours with local people trying toretain the old traditional ways. In 2011 we started"Trekking with Mules" in order to revive traditional ways of moving in the mountains and thusemploying local people.

Culture

We encourage our guests to interact positively with the local community by being respectful andcourteous in the countryside and villages and tobuy local foods, crafts and wines.

We do not have "favourites" and try to let guests see the wide range of hotels, bars, restaurantsand local facilities available.
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Your thoughts and comments about your holidays here in the Sierra Nevada

Guest Comments & Testimonials about Spanish Highs Mountain Guides from 1998to present dayIts always nice to have feedback. Here are a selection from 2012. Please keep them coming.Visit our website for the whole lot!

Thanks to you Richard, a superb 4 day winter break with excellent company9 Jan 2013 at 9:04am

Sean Read (Alpine Introduction Course January 2013)

Richard - thanks for your help. We had a good final day scrambling 5 Dec 2012 at 5:00pm

John O'Connor and Richard Jones (Ireland Dec 2012)

We had a great day. It was freezing on the way up (snowing for most of the way) and on top,but the sun came out as we headed down. Luis was

fantastic, we went up to and down from the summit on very interesting routes, and after the hike he took me down to his village and we had a great

tradition... 16 Nov 2012 at 8:25amTim Salter from Australia (Veleta Nov 2012)Your guide was great - really enjoyed getting to know him and was glad he was our guide, especially with the weather conditions.

6 Nov 2012 at 8:59amKevin Quinn (Mulhacen Oct 2012)Javier and Richard, thank you for some great memories and looking after us so well. All the best for the future with Spanish Highs and the refugio. 2

Oct 2012 at 7:09am Zoe and Paul Kingston (Mulhacen Oct 2012)

Testimonials - What you have said about us, your holiday, trip or course

Thanks for making it a wonderfully smooth-running & memorable trip.9 Oct 2012 at 6:19pm

Jon Clark (Mulhacen Self Guided Oct 2012)

Back from a 3 days trek in the Sierra Nevada, I appreciate how Spanish Highs approach the distinct needs of each customer with the utmost

importance and flexibility. It was an excitingevent excellently organised by experienced and responsible experts. I highly recommend them without an

reservation...23 Sep 2012 at 8:39amAlfred Kollaritsch (Los Tres Picos Sept 2012)For me it was worth every penny and km(s), i saw some pictures, there was a niceatmosphere under the group!!

14 Sep 2012 at 7:37amBenjamin and Venessa from Belgium (Tabernas Deserts Sept 2012)Thanks a million for a great time in the Sierra Nevada. We loved every minute of it. Twas apleasure meeting all you guys in Spanish Highs

5 Sep 2012 at 7:16amNiall and Dominica (Mulhacen Sept 2012)Thanks a million for a fantastic 3 days of walking. It was a wonderful experience and great to spend quality time with you both getting great tips for

EBC. Please thank Jane too.3 Jul 2012 at 5:02pmSarah Rowlands (Sierra Nevada peaks July 2012)
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Email, Post, Phone

info at spanishhighs.co.uk

Apartado de Correos No 83, 18420,

Lanjaron, Granada, Spain

+34 660 013 445 Skype: spanishhighs

By far the best way to contact us is viaemail or the contact form on this page. Weendeavoto respond promptly throughoutthe day and as soon as we can.We are however, working mountain guides, love the mountains, and as such areregularly ouin the Sierra Nevada. Pleasebear with us if this is the case.N.B To avoid disappointment, please giveus as much notice as possible whenreservingmountain days with us. Wecannot, with the best will in the world,always organise guides,transport andequipment the night before! Usually you willbe able to have the dates you wiswith acouple of weeks notice.Confidentiality is paramount and we shallnever pass on your email details without yourexpress authority.

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Our Mountain Activity Prices

Take a look at our pricing below. You can either piece the trip components together or take

advantage of our packages which offer some of the best value, inclusive mountain packages

around.

Price formountain activities only

Cost foraccommodation only

"Special"Packages for 4+ day mountain activities - only extras food and drink

"All Inclusive"Packages for 4+ day mountain activities - including all meals

If you wish to book then send us your required dates using ou rContact Form. After confirmingavailability you can go ahead and book your flights. We ask for a small deposit to secure the booking (see how to pay) and the balance prior to your arrival. See Terms and ConditionsofBooking.

Prices effective for bookings on or after 30th June 2012.

Prices for mountain activity only

Group size:

1 person - cost 90 per day2 persons - cost per person 75 per day

3 persons - cost per person 70 per day

4 persons - cost per person 65 per day

Over 4 persons - Group discounts apply. Enquire via email orcontact form

Price includes:

Local transport, backup vehicles, gear hire, experienced Alpine, local and UK guides

Guiding ratio for mountain activities - no more than 4 to a guide.

We can arrange airport transfers for you. Malaga and Almeria (90), Granada (45)

General Prices for our activity holidays
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Cost for accommodation only

We can arrange accommodation at the following rate per person per night:

3 STAR HOTEL HALF BOARD WITH POOL - room, breakfast and evening meal - 59

2 STAR HOTEL ROOM ONLY - 25

APARTMENTS (week only) - 25 per person per night, minimum 2 persons.

Villas and other establishments

"Special" Packages

Please note that food and drink are the only extras. Price includes:

Airport transfers (Malaga, Granada or Almeria)

Holiday or mountain activity

Accommodation - room only (in Lanjaron, 3* Hotel)

Gear and equipment hire

Local transport and backup vehicles

Experienced, qualified alpine and UK guides

Per person per day (minimum of 4 days activities). Group size:

1 person - cost 130

2 persons - cost per person 115



"All Inclusive" Packages

Price includes:

Airport transfers (Malaga, Granada or Almeria)

Holiday or mountain activity

Accommodation - room at 3 star hotel in Lanjaron

All meals - breakfast, packed lunch and evening meals

Gear and equipment hire

Local transport and backup vehicles

Experienced, qualified alpine and UK guides

Per person per day (minimum of 4 days activities). Group size:

1 person - cost 170




How to Pay?

You can pay by secure server over the internet via GOOGLE CHECKOUT, PAYPAL or byUK/SPANISH BANK TRANSFER. Also cheque if you prefer.

Google Checkout

If you have a Google Checkout account (http://checkout.google.com) you will receive an

email invoice from them that you can pay by clicking on the PAY button on the email. This isa safe andsecure way of making payment and will be useful for other payments online.

Paypal

Please contact usfor details

UK or Spanish Bank transfers

You can also pay by bank transfer. Please contact usfor details
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Hotel, Villa, Apartment choices and recommendations in Lanjaron

Our choices and recommendations for the best value accommodation in town. From fully inclusive (bed, breakfast, evening meal) at a quality 3 starHotel to accommodation only and selfcatering options. Also option to start or end your mountain trip overnighting on a luxury yacht.

Time short? Want a stress free break? Go fully inclusive!

For a period of time we are able to offer all inclusivestays at a central 3* hotel when you are notin themountains with us.59 per person per night covers bed, breakfast andevening meal.Great value, superb facilities and substantial savingsover normal cost.

3 Star hotel in Lanjaron

Peace, colour, tranquillity, all find their expression in ahotel full of charm and good taste.

An atmosphere of tranquillity, relaxation and restfulnessthis hotel is ideal for those people looking

to enjoy thenatural environment. WiFi throughout the hotel.SPECIAL OFFER! Special rate of bed, breakfast andevening meal for 59 per person per night!

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2 Star hotel in Lanjaron

Clean and comfortable 2 star hotel near to the town centre and close to bars, restaurants, the

castle andspa baths.

All rooms have en suite facilities with TV. The prices for an overnight stay are included within the

SpanishHighsapartment activity holiday prices. Extra nights are charged at 25 per person per

night room only.

Luxury Yacht - the Sky to Sea option!

We know this sounds crazy but when you return from the mountains this is an incredibly good way to unwind and ease back into "civilisation"!

Unique to the south of Spain. Start or end your holiday with some relaxing time on a luxury yacht based in either Fuengirola or Marbella.

Overnight options or day cruise options.

Read article "Sky to Sea - Mountains to the Mediterranean"

-Berthed on the Costa del Sol only 20 minutes from Malaga airport

-Fully qualified sailing master

- Luxury accommodation and facilities

- Price per night - 20 per night (min 3, max 6 persons)

- Day cruise - prices as per Spanish Highs normalactivity price ratesHalf day cruise from 40 (4 hours)
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Mountain Resources on Spanish Highs website

Resources

- If you have a question about your trip you may find the answers in ourFAQ

- We have aGear Rentalfacility for the self guided. This saves problems with weightrestrictions on flights

- If you are coming on a trip here then have a look at ou rEquipmentrecommendations

- Read ourTestimonialsfrom past clients to provide a flavour of the trip and may also provide some amusement!

-There are variousAccommodationoptions available for your stay here with us

-Maps of all the various areaswe operate both in Spain and Patagonia

- Finally, the all importantPrices! We think you will be pleasantly surprised by the cost of a trip here compared with, say, Scotland or the Alps

Mountains

Snow and Mountain Newsthat reports on current conditions in the Sierra Nevada and tripreports

Forumthat you can join which discusses all things, Sierra Nevada

Information about thePeaks and Huts

For the winter climber we have developed an online Winter Guidebook, although there is somuch on offer here for the explorer!

Have a look at our thoughts onAvalanchesandAltitude Sickness

If you have never tried dehydrating your own food, and need inspiration for high mountain camp food, then have a look at "Food For The Mountains

Information Page about our Website

Flora, Fauna and Nature in the Sierra Nevada

The Sierra Nevada National Park covers an area of 86,208 hectares, making it the biggest national park. There are 14 peaks over 3000m with thehighest being Mulhacen 3482m. The temperaturerange is dramatic with the summits under snow for many months, followed by a hot Mediterraneanstyle summer which creates microclimates.

It has an exceptional variety of animal and plant life due to the combination of altitude and itsproximity to the Mediterranean.
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Ascend Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada, via day, multi day, night and backcountry skiing tours

Climb Mulhacen, the highest peak in western europe outside the Alps. We offer year round ascents in winter and summer condition. Also availableare ascents on skis or snowshoes whenconditions permit.

Mulhacen rises to 3482m making it the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula and continentalSpain. It is part of the Sierra Nevada range in theCordillera Penibetica. Mulhacen is also thehighest peak in Europe outside the Alps and the Caucasus Mountains, and the third most topographicalprominent peak in Western Europe, after Mont Blanc and Mount Etna. Its namecomes from the Spanish transciption of Muley Abul Hassan, thepenultimate Muslim King ofGranada in the 15th century.We only use the best qualified and experienced professional guides. All have lived and worked inthe Sierra Nevada since 2002. They speak englishspanish and french. We restrict numbers to amaximum of 4 clients to a guide. Mulhacen has been climbed by our team more than 220 times (up toend 2011), more often than not in full winter conditions.

Did you know that you can nowclimb Mulhacen and Mt Toubkal (highest in North Africa) in thesame week?

We offer the following guided climbs throughout the year

Summer ascents

1 day Itinerary

Normally from May to November inclusive but snow conditionsmay dictate when the trek turns into a moreseriousmountaineering challenge.

Climb Mulhacen, the highest mountain in mainland Spain

Grade: Challenging

To and from the Hoya de Portillo. About 8-9 hours of walking is involved (1300m ascent), ascending by the longsouth ridge anddescending via the west flank.In our opinion this does not reflect the best the mountain has to offer. The two day ascent gives you chance toenjoy the mountain and see more dramatic views.
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2 day Itinerary

Day1 - am. Meet at Lanjaron or the trailhead at Capileira (1600m).

Ascend to Refugio Poqueira (2500m) 4 hours via the Barranco de Poqueira (900m ascent).Stay the night at the hut. The Poqueira Hut is aguarded refuge and has beds, blankets,meals and wine. A great place to spend the night before ascending the peak.Day 2 - via the Rio Mulhacen to the Col del Ciervo and a superb view over the north face ofMulhacen. West flank to the summit. Return viasouth ridge to refugio. Continue back towaiting transport. 1000m ascent and 4 hours from hut to summit. Return to transport 5hrs.The Refugio Poqueira is a superb guarded hut sleeping 84 situated on the east back of the Rio Mulhacen on a shelf at 2500m above thePoquiera gorge. It is more of a hostel providing food and drink and beds and blankets in dormitory accommodation.

Winter ascents

When- normally from beginning of December until end Aprilinclusive.We use the same itinerary (as summer) but snow conditionsmay mean differing access points for theRefugio Poqueira.We provide all technical requirements such as ice axe, crampons and sometimes evensnowshoes.

Basic instruction in their use will be given if necessary. We shall advise you beforehand of the clothingandequipment requirements

Night ascents

We are the first and only company to offer the uniqueexperience of a night ascent of the peak, arrivingat thesummit as dawn breaks. A truly wonderful experience that canbe enjoyed year round, weatherpermitting. See

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more details.

Ski Mulhacen

Mulhacen at 3482m is a magnificent ski touring peak in goodsnow conditions. From December to May inclusive we can offer ski descents of thepeak. But, what descents areavailable and which are the best for backcountry skiingenthusiasts?There are options for all grades of skier. Easier ways for the beginneror for marginal snow conditions, and tougher runs for the moreexperienced on good days. Most 2 day ski tours willovernight either at the Refugio de Poqueira (guarded), or the Caldera refugio (unguarded),or even wild camp at SieteLagunas.Descents are the interesting part of any ski tour. Will it be a headlong, exhilarating dash down the mountainside onperfect snow or will we be

getting exasperated with thechanging crud, ice, breakable crust and slush? Will we be back at the hut in 20 minutes or in 90?Mulhacen has the

ability to deliver all of these and more.

Read detailed descriptions about theBackcountry Skiing Descents from Mulhacen. Note. It goeswithout saying that on every ski tour axe,crampons and helmet should be carried and used ifnecessary! If you are planning your own trip to the Sierras then please contact us atSpanishHighs Mountain Guides. We can advise on current mountain and snow conditions, access points,route choice and even provide gearand equipment hire.
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Learn to walk and climb in the winter mountains safely

Our winter mountaineering and winter skills courses are held in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains during the months of December through to the end

May. These hills are ideal with good snowlasting well into June.

he winter Sierra Nevada

The north faces of Mulhacen and Alcazaba offer both beginnerand experienced mountaineer good long routes in a

quietenvironment. In addition the ample sunshine hours guaranteegood climbing weather. Our 4 wheel drive

vehicles transport you to 2,500 metres in the Sierras. Here within a mile radius are snowbowls, gullies and cliffs

galore.

Excellent training areas exist all within easy reach of our transport....no 3 to 4 hour walk-ins to the snows anymore!

Maximum time can be spent in learning the skills necessary to be in the hills in winter or to ascend Alpine peaks.

After acquiring those new skills we take you into the hills, thus allowing youto put them into practice in a big

mountain environment.

We are in the course of producing anonline guidebookto this area. This great climbing venue isstill relatively unknown in the UK. The area provides

fantastic alternative to Scotland with muchmore chance of that magical combination of snow and sun!

What you will learn

You'll gain a clear understanding of the principles and quickly attain the skills. You'll be able to choose the most appropriate technique for the terrain

and conditions. With adequate timegiven over to practise, you'll finish the course proficient in both the technical winter skills and those essential

winter navigationtechniques. If you:

Winter Skills and Mountaineering Courses in the Sierra Nevada

wish to extend your hillwalking into the winter season

need to know how to use an ice axe

want to know about emergency snow shelters

have few navigational skills

want to confidently navigate in white-out conditions

want to learn all the skills for safe movement across snow & ice - covered terrain: crampon techniques,

evaluate avalanche risk, etc.)

want to know about step kicking and cutting

want to consolidate the skills to optimise future winter trips
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For those going on Expeditions to Polar or Greater Ranges we run a short 2 day "ExpeditionPreparation Course" which can be "bolted on" to ou

existingWinter Skills Mountaineering orAlpine Introduction Courses

ypical Course Content

2 DAY COURSE Topics covered:

Kitting out for winter

Use of Ice Axe

Use of CramponsAvalanche awareness

Roping up

Snow belays - use and suitability

Ice Axe braking (self arrest)

Abseiling

Snow Climbing and introdution to dry toolingSnowshoeing

4/6 DAY COURSE

Additional to the 2 day course a combination of the following will be done depending on snow and

weather conditions:

Ascent of Veleta (3,398 metres)

Traverse over Veleta to Poqueira Hut via Collado del Veleta

Ascent of Mulhacen (3,479 metres)Mixed climbing on Puntal de la Caldera (3,215 metres)

Traverse of Tajos de Nevero ridge

Ascent of Cerro de Caballo (3,215 metres)
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gh level guided trekking - day or multi-day tours

The high Sierra Nevada provide wonderful opportuinities for mountain trekking of the highestquality. The traverse of the main ridge takes 5 days and

covers all the major peaks. Mulhacen,highest in Spain is always a challenge. In addition we have many fine day and multi day tours inthe range.

Use our"Walking and Trekking Grades and Recommendations" to help you find a suitable trip.

rekking Sierra Nevada 3000m Peaks (Los Tres Miles)

Grade: Very Tough

Early autumn and the spring are ideal times to visit. The weather is cool enough for the lowlands, yet warm anddryenough for the high mountains. Snow will linger on the highpeaks for much of the year. We run these popular

trips frommid-May through to the end of November. We aim to cover all the main 3,000 metre peaks of the Sierra

Nevada in one week.

Transport support is provided to ensure we are able to traverse the main sections of the range. The walking is

quiet and unspoilt but a certain amount ofresilience is required as it is remote and rough.

"Just a quick email to say thank you for a superb holiday. It has given me the wish to do more

and experience other things. The guiding was excellent. Hopefully see you next year" Emma

Phillips, Sierra Nevada Traverse

ulhacen - Spain's highest mountain

Grade: Challenging

Guided Trekking Tours & Holidays in the Sierra Nevada

Iberian Peninsula and continental Spain. Mulhacen is also the highest peak in Europe outside the Alps and the

CaucasusMountains, and the third most topographically prominent peak inWestern Europe, after Mont Blanc

and Mount Etna. It is part of the Sierra Nevada range in the Cordillera Penibetica. We climbMulhacen in either a

2 day ascent staying in the Poqueira Hutor a 1 day (summer only ascent).
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os Tres Picos - Mulhacen, Veleta, Alcazaba

Grade: Very Tough

A tough 3 day trek covering 3 of the biggest peaks in Spain, Mulhacen, Veleta and the remoteAlcazaba. This is sometimes used as a charity

challenge by staying 2 nights in the guarded

In addition we have offer a "going rough" option of 1 night in an unguarded hut and the othersleeping by beautiful mountain lakes. This way the

Puntal de la Caldera and Puntal de SieteLagunas become possible additions to the itinerary.

We have also done Los Tres Picos using mountain bikes for the approach from Hoya de la Mora and for the final ultimate descent of 2500m

down to Orgiva

There are many ways and options of doing this. Either way you are assured of a fantastic 3 day trek taking in the highest peaks in the Sierra

Nevada. Contact us for more details.

alking Sierra Nevada High Peaks

Grade: Tough

The high and major peaks of the Sierra Nevada can beascended in 1 or 2 days. Why not include the ascent

of some ofthe finest peaks in Spain into your holiday itinerary? You may combine any of these trips into a

week or 2 weeks walking. Thewalking is rough but the views are vast and spectacular and yet, quiet and

unspoilt!

and 3 day Crossings of the Sierra Nevada

Grade: Challenging Grade: Very Tough

Andalucia's Sierra Nevada lend itself to 2 or 3 day mountaintrekking. There are high start points available thatgive access tomagnificent mountain scenery, in the highest mountain rangeoutside the alps in westerneurope. For those with limited timeavailable in Spain, these crossings of the range allow you toexperiencethe mountains at their best.

We run these multi day treks on demand throughout the year, conditions permitting.

We have tried and tested 6 of the best multi day traverses around. The following are offered:

1. Ski Centre, Elorietta, Tajos los Machos to Puente Palo (2 day) TOUGH

2. Ski Centre, Cartujo, Caballo to Lanjaron (2 day) VERY TOUGH

3. Ski Centre, Cerro los Machos to Capileira (2 day) TOUGH

4. Ventura Trailhead, Caballo, Cartujo to Ski Centre (2 day) CHALLENGING

5. Alcazaba and Puntal de Vacares (3 day) VERY TOUGH

6. The Remote Northern Peaks (3 day) VERY TOUGH
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Enjoy Spanish Walking Holidays in the Granada province of Andalucia

There is great variety in Andalucia. From the beautiful GR7 and Sulayr paths of the Alpujarras to the lesser known areas of the Sierra de Huetor,Lecrin Valley and Cumbres Verdes nearGranada. Whether hiking in the fascinating Tabernas deserts of Almeria or tramping the heights of the Amijaabove Nerja.

Suitable for relaxed ramblers or ardent fellwalkers. There is something for all in this wonderfulpart of Andalucia. Use our"Walking and Trekking Gradand Recommendations" to help youfind a suitable trip.

alking in the Alpujarras, Andalucia

The Alpujarras offers something for everyone, the ski slopes ofthe Sierra Nevada to the Coast is less than an

hour. Thecontrasting views, the rich heritage as well as the open friendliness of the people makes this an ideal

location for awalking holiday. Our tours link many of these villages with easy to moderate day tours allowing you

to enjoy the area to the full.

Grade: Leisurely

"Thank you for such a fantastic holiday. Now back at home it is hard to imagine that only lastweek we were

setting off for Lanjaron. Thank you for your excellent guidance and also forshowing us around and your

recommendations. We have come home with wonderful memoriesand feelings of high achievements."Caroline

Fishbourne, Macclesfield

king in the Lecrin Valley area

The Lecrin valley is a cluster of beautiful towns and villagessouth of Granada. It is bordered to the east by the

mighty SierraNevada and to the south by the Sierra de Almijara. The areahas a surprisingly great variety of

walking and hiking, known only to small bands of local enthusiasts.

Andalucia Mountain Walking Holidays in the Alpujarras and Granada area

Grade: Moderate

Our series of day walksaim to cover the best the valley has to offer by both linear and circular routes. Day trips

or week long walking holidays can bearranged.
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Walking the Cumbres Verdes near Granada

The Cumbres Verdes are well known to the local spanishGranadinos as they are very close to the Granada ring

road (20mins), so access is easy. In spite of this the walking is quiet and unspoilt and has a certain attraction

missing in the higher andwilder Sierra Nevada.

Lush green valleys fight with aridbadlands for possesion of the land and this gives varied and interesting scenery

and views. We offer a range of walks in thisarea that we have developed and refined over many years. These

walks take advantage of both horseshoe and linearrounds and are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Grade: Moderate

Walking - GR7 & GR142

The GR7 is one of the top long distance paths running throughEurope. Combine the beauty, sunshine, villages

and idealwalking of the Alpujarras and the result is a enticing mixture. You will walk at between about 700

metres and 1400 metresmost days. The little known GR142, traverses the "Alpujarras" at a lower level than the

GR7.

Grade: Leisurely

he High Mountain Lakes

Escape the heat and walk to high mountain lakes in the RioLanjaron valley. For many local people the

mountain lakes ofthe upper Lanjaron valley are the "Shangri-La", a mystical place that provides year round

water to the lower levels of theAlpujarras. It is almost a pilgrimage for them. Our walks aredesigned to take in

the best these lakes have to offer.

Much of the walking is above 3000m on rough but well tracked paths. Some steep sections are met but

generally the trekking isrelaxed and easy. We allow plenty of opportunity to swim or relax by the lakes. The

upper RioLanjaron valley is lush and green and has the delightful rio constantly sending it's waters south towards the populated Alpujarras. It is a special place!

Grade: Moderate Grade: Challenging

esert Walking in Almeria

Believe it or not.....the desert area of Tabernas in Almeria offers some fascinating and enjoyable year round

walking of the typenormally found in North Africa. We can take you on either long multi-day traverses, staying

overnight in tents or on simple halfday or day walks. The scenery is dramatic and spectacular.

Grade: Moderate
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ierra de Huetor walking

The Sierra de Huetor mountains are relatively unknown. The hills and forests offer the intrepid explorer amagnificent insight into the days when there were few paths into the mountainousareas. The area may onlyreach around 2000 metres in heightbut they have fascinating valley and mountain scenery worthy ofmountains much higher and...more famous?

Grade: Moderate

Walking The Sulayr GR240

Sulayr, the "Mountains of the Sun", as the Arabs used to call the Sierra Nevada, is now given its name to agreat 300kmfootpath that encircles the range. It is divided into 19 sectionsthat covers tens of kilometers ofold traditional paths, animal tracks and cattle routes.This new path was inaugarated inNovember 2007 and is designed to help walkers link small villages atabout the 1800m level around the Sierra Nevada. Walkers will also discover a flavour of past Arab and

Andaluciancultures and influences.

Grade: Challenging

ierra de Almijara walking

The Sierra de Almijara stretches between the coastal strip nearNerja and the town of Alhama de Granadato the north. On theeast side of the range there is the lovely, very spanish, hill town of Otivar, our base. Thewalking in the Almijara is surprisinglyrugged. Any time of year is good to visit this range, the mountains ofwhich rise to 2000 metres. Normal access is made from the south but we prefer the quieter and remoteraccessfrom the north and east.

Grade: Moderate
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Year round Mountain Skills Courses in the Sierra Nevada

The Sierra Nevada is almost perfect for learning and taking part in mountaineering activities.High altitude (27 peaks over 3000m) and snowsure

(normally snow covered from November untilMay), the mountains provide a reliable winter destination. We offer a variety of courses and multiday

tours designed to prepare you for your alpine adventures.

ountaineering & Winter Skills Courses Sierra Nevada

Winter skills courses, ascents of peaks and mountaineering days in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Learn how to

walk the winterhills in safety.Our winter mountaineering and winter skillscourses are held in Spain's SierraNevada mountains during themonths of December through to the end of May.

Courses of 2, 4 or 6 days duration. Normally 2 instructional days followed by optional practical ascents of peaks

and routes,putting the new found skills into practice.

"We both had a brilliant week and really enjoyed everything we did. We're now busy tying knots and planning our

next trip. I would certainly recommend Spanish Highs to anyone considering a Winter/Alpine skills course as our

trip easily exceeded all our expectations."Ross Litherland &Cath Crowther.

day Alpine Introduction

Throughout the course you will learn the essentials for safe travel on snow and glacial terrain including: crampon

and ice axetechniques; glacier travel, including crevasse rescue; basicnavigation. To tackle rocky ridges you

will learn fixed belay andalpine style running belay techniques. Simple snow gullies and faces will be climbed.

Guided mountaineering, winter skills, alpine introduction courses in Spain's Sierra Nevada

We base ourselves in a remote, ruined refuge high in themountains. From here we cover all the topics

contained in ourbasic winter skills course, but also tackle simple alpine climbs. Snow holing, winter and alpine

bivouacing and camp skills are also covered. All in a superb mountain setting!

"Now having been climbing in the Sierra Nevada, I think it is probably better preparation for alpine and greater

ranges than anything the UK can offer. You could quite easily be a novice and pickup the general climbing and

mountaineering skills easier here than you can in the UK. Cost, weather, type of climbing, speed required,

access, skills needed etc are all similar to the Alps, butin a less intimidating environment. Mike Partridge,

Durham
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Sierra Nevada - snow activity holidays & tours

"We really enjoyed the week.It was pretty tough but very worthwhile. We were both keen to tryski mountaineering and you provided us with a greintroduction."Allan Hughes & Jim Beattie,Glasgow

ki Touring & Backcountry Skiing

The ultimate way to travel in the mountains! With goodsnowsure conditions from December to May, the SierraNevadais one of Europe's best areas to learn the basics of travelling through the high mountains on skis. It isbackcountry skiing at its finest! We run both beginners courses and also trips for themore experienced. Thecourse is suitable for those with someprevious on piste experience who are also strong mountain walkers. Wecan provide skies, skins and poles as part of theholiday cost. We also run trips for those who have tried ski mountaineering before but who wish to expand their skills and experience.

nowshoeing

During the winter months snow is in abundance; and with great trails offering wonderful scenery, snowshoers will

find this awonderful destination. Moreover, snowshoers of every level ofskill and experience will find plenty of

trails to meet their desires and needs.

If youve never tried it....you should! Its good fun and very easy to learn. From high start points to the north of the

Veleta (3394 m) peak we have easy access to high snow bowls where the basics can be learnt. After the brief

learning curve wecan then ascend some simple peaks. Longer tours can be foundto the south of the range,

including the highest peak in mainland Spain...Mulhacen (3483 m).

Ski Touring, Backcountry Skiing, Snowshoeing & Sierra Nevada, Spain
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Guided Icecap Expeditions and Trekking Tours in Los Glaciares National Park

We have being visiting the icefield wildernesses of Argentina's magnificent Patagonia, since2006. We are now running annual trips there. It is a

unique experience that should not bemissed!

atagonia Icefield Exploration

We are taking bookings for our trips to the Continental Hielo Sur in southern Argentina in November and

December. Due to thedifficult nature of the expedition we keep the group small. Only 6 places are available on

this trip.

Objective is a traverse of the icecap surrounding the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre ranges taking in as much of the

icecap as we can.We get onto the ice at Paso Marconi and leave at Paso del Viento. If conditions allow we shall

make day trips out onto the ice towards Cerro Moreno/Lautaro and the Nunatek Viedma.

ay and Multi Day trekking near El Chalten, Patagonia

We came to Patagonia initially for the wilderness experience ofthe Patagonian Icecap. On bad weather days

when winds stoppedus from going to the glaciers we enjoyed some marvellous trekkingin the valleys and

hillsides around El Chalten. This is big countryand is well named as Argentina's "Capital of Trekking".

We have expanded some of the regular trekking routes to includesome tough multi-day trips wild camping in

glorious mountainscenery. This is great hiking and will suit those who like to walk up to 7 hours a day and tackle

up to 1000m of ascent. All gear must be carried. There is some simple scrambling and river crossings, but no

mountaineering experience is required.

Guided Trekking and Icecap Expeditions, Patagonian Andes
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Special Interest Activity Holidays in wonderful Andalucia

We offer a wide range of holidays and courses as an essential part of your stay here in Andalucia or as a part of your holiday here. Both day andmulti day trips and courses for theactive and interested minds!

eocaching

The Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada are especially suited to geocaching adventures. From lazy rural towns to high mountains, there is terrain for all.

The area is well served with geocaches (seebelow), especially the Lecrin valley, Lanjaron and the Sierra Nevada. We can assist you with your trip,

plan transport and accommodation.

We also will guide you through the whole process should you wish, including supplying you withGPS and starter pack, maps etc to introduce you to

this fascinating new and novel way to have fun in the outdoors! The information below will introduce you to the idea of geocaching and show you

specific location in this area of southern Spain.

rdwatching in the Alpujarras

Join us for Birdwatching Tours and excursions in the beautiful southern foothills of the Alpujarrasand Sierra Nevada mountains. Andalucia offers

some of Spain's most spectacular birdlife. Based in the village of Lanjaron in the heart of the Alpujarras, we can show you the rich variety of birding

highlights the region has available.

avigation and Team Building courses

Andalucia for seniors, families, geocaching, navigation, birdwatching, photograhy courses

GET LOST........and find yourself! Survival, Navigation and Adventure courses with a difference......we really do try to get you lost! Based in southern

Spain within easy reach of

mountains, forests and deserts.Any start date, any duration. No minimum numbers. Singles and groups welcome. Corporate Leadership and Team

Building training. Professional instruction andguiding.

These courses are intended for anyone who is interested in leading groups in the hills, or improving their own knowledge and confidence. During

the course participants will be given anunderstanding of navigation techniques and hazard awareness amongst other things.
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utdoor Photography Courses

From the high Sierra Nevada mountains to the rolling hills and lower regions of the Alpujarras. From the baking hot sub-tropical summers to thearctic-like tundra of the winter mountains.Accompany that with whitewashed sleepy villages and the colourful and friendy people, you arenot lost forsubjects with which to learn, practice and develop your skills as a photographer.

Spanish Highs Mountain Guides have teamed up with award winning professional photographer,Chiz Dakin, to bring you a selection of outdoor andlandscape photography courses andworkshops, that will bring out the photographer in you.

amily Friendly holidays

Activity Holidays for all the family with the emphasis on "fun"! Airport transfers, accommodation,daily choice of activity.

eniors - walking itineraries for the "young at heart"

You're never too old to enjoy the delights of the outdoors. There are hills for all. From the manwho started his hillwalking career at 50 to thewoman who climbed Kilimanjaro at 82, there issomething for everybody, whatever the age.
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