www.bootlace.com

At Fernando’s Hideaway(1700m) and including two nights at the Refugio Poqueira (2500m) below the highest peak of the Sierra Nevada, Mulhacen (3483m).

As the heat of June makes walking in the higher mountains a pleasant prospect we move to Fernando’s cortijo (farmhouse) as the first base for this holiday. At over a mile high it is ideal for acclimatising to the unaccustomed altitude as well as the warmer weather, and getting your legs in high mountain gear ready for the ascent to the peak! This week is the best for observing the wild ibex and discovering alpine flowers as gentian and fritillary carpet the short-cropped grass.

The week:
the first few days will be spent exploring the area around Fernando’s (with a shorter walk on the first day, Sunday). On Wednesday there is a chance to visit Pampaneira with its shops and visitor centre, followed by an afternoon walk into the park to the Refugio where we spend the night. The following day, in a full day’s walk we ascend to the peak and return here for Thursday night. On Friday we walk down to Capileira and return in the afternoon to Orgiva.

Refugio Poqueira is a large mountain refuge similar to an Alpine hut. It is deep within the National Park, at 2.500 metres situated 1000m directly below Mulhacen peak and provides up to 90 beds for walkers, climbers and skiers. The refuge staff caters for breakfast and hot evening meal (plentiful!), please let us know well in advance whether you require a strict vegetarian diet for these two days. (As usual, the Bootlace Chefs provide vegetarian meals on the nights at Fernando’s!). All these meals and picnics are included in the price of the holiday.

At the Refugio the facilities consist of a large dining-room with well stocked bar, dormitory accommodation (no need to carry sleeping bags as blankets are supplied, and disposable sheets can be bought), and hot showers are available. More information available on booking.

Return to top of page
Contact us for more information