| 2012: Winter Walks, Morocco Treks, Spring and Autumn walking in the Alpujarra
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4 - 11 February 2012 Winter Walking from Cortijo Romero
3 - 10 March 2012(BLMorSir2012) Trekking in Jebl Siroua, Morocco 11 - 17 March 2012 (BLMorAC2012)Atlantic Coast trek, from Essaouira, Morocco Available for tailor-made weeks from 16 March 2012 21 - 28 April 2012 Private Herbalism and Walking week 5 - 12 May 2012 (BLHERB12) Herbalism and Walking 19 - 26 May 2012 (BLSUL12) Walking the Sulayr (GR 240) - Gateway of the Alpujarra section 26 May - 2 June 2012 (BLYOG12) Dynamic Yoga and Walking with Arantza Puente. 9 - 16 June 2012 (BLHM12) High Mountain week | ||
| WALKING Autumn 2012: |
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22 - 29 September 2012 (BLStroll12) Strolls, Sight-Seeing & Siestas - Walking for Softies
20 - 27 October 2012 (BLAut12) Autumn in the Heights 13 - 30 October 2012 Available for tailor-made and private bookings |
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For information on booking and getting to Bootlace email Fiona using the form at the bottom of the page |
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HERBALISM AND WALKING with JULIO DONAT and SOPHIE PAULDING |
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| For those interested in herbalism, a great activity break for beginners and experienced herbalists alike. A chance to discover and identify the wide variety of wild and cultivated herbs, learn about preparation of medicines, cosmetics and create your own herbal first aid kit! | ||
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WALK THE SULAYR |
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| A week-long tour following the Sulayr long-distance path (GR 240) eastwards from above the Padul valley to Spain’s highest village Trevelez, including opportunities to reach Pico Alegas at 2700m with its impressive views of the cirque of the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada, with over-night accommodation in the spa town of Lanjaron, the white villages of Capileira and Trevelez and at a converted farmhouse high within the National Park. Moderate walking – with some strenuous ascents and descents | ||
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DYNAMIC YOGA and WALKING with Arantza Puente at Cortijo La Cañada
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| A feast for body and spirit – a week of yoga and walking with delicious vegetarian food. Bootlace teams up with Spanish yoga teacher Arantza Puente. Plus a range of holistic therapies to choose from. | ||
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HIGH MOUNTAIN WALKING |
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| A peak experience! Based in the heights of the Sierra Nevada, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy the wild beauty of the alpine spring while the mediterranean summer begins in the valleys below. The week will culminate in an ascent to the highest peak Mulhacen at 3483m (11,300ft) | ||
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WALK TO THE HEART OF THE ALPUJARRA |
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| A popular week of moderate walking for those who’ve walked with us before and a good introduction to the Alpujarra - walking from the “capital”, Orgiva to the last redoubt of the Moors in La Taha. Stay in small family hotels, local village accommodation with one night high in the National Park. With your luggage transported ahead enjoy Spring flowers, sample Andalucian hospitality as well as Bootlace vegetarian food in a footloose and carefree week. | ||
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CASA DE LUZ |
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| Based at the atmospheric Casa de Luz, in the small market town of Pitres this week offers a full itinerary of moderately-paced walks to enjoy, the programme for the week includes a visit to local herbal expert and author Julio Donat and a walk through the coastal nature reserve at Cantarijjan near the historic town of Almuñecar. | ||
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WALKING from CASA ANA |
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| A week walking with Bootlace from Casa Ana, Ferreirola - a chance to enjoy the hospitable and comfortable guest house in the pretty Berber style village of Ferreirola. A great base for walking - at the heart of the Alpujarra | ||
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| AUTUMN WALKING IN THE ALPUJARRA |
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Strolls, Sight-seeing & Siestas - Walking for Softies
Taking it easy or a great introduction to walking with Bootlace, this is a week at a gentler pace with visits to Granada, the white villages of the Alpujarra, local herbalist and author Julio Donat and the coastal nature reserve at Cantarrijan. |
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Walking from Casa Rif, Cañar Casa Rif provides tastefully furnished, light and airy accommodation - it’s a relaxing and comfortable base, in the picturesque and unspoilt village Cañar, providing good access to the less travelled mountain walks - great for tailor-made walking holidays for small groups or couples. |
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Autumn in the Heights At Fernando’s Hideaway (1700m) and including nights at the Refugio Poqueira (at 2500m) below the highest peak of the Sierra Nevada, Mulhacen (3483m) and in the highest villages in Spain, Capileira and Trevelez |
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| If you’d like to know more about any of the weeks, contact us using the form below, or email bootlaceholidays@yahoo.com. | ||
