|
|
|
WALK to the HEART of the ALPUJARRA 2011 2 - 9 April 2011 (BL162) Price €590 |
|
| A great introduction for those new to the region, as well as a chance for seasoned Bootlacers to add to local knowledge and deepen your acquaintance with this dramatic and beautiful land. Tracing ancient paths which lead deep into the National Park of the Sierra Nevada we journey into the heart of the Alpujarra, from the present day ‘capital’, Orgiva, to the original centre, the last home of the Moors in Spain, La Taha. | |
| Over thousands of years the lushly watered arable land, on the sweeping southern slopes of this towering mountain range has drawn the successive people of the Alpujarra here. In the course of the week we will find our way to the centre of the region, traveling on foot, as the original inhabitants did. Our “camino” leads through dramatic and varied scenery, ascending from Mediterranean orange and olive groves to airy mountain heights, cherry and chestnut trees. | |
|
|
|
The Route: The week begins on Saturday, with welcome drink followed by evening meal and overnight accommodation in Orgiva. Sunday joining the GR7 long distance path on the way to our Sunday night accommodation in Cañar village (1014m) overlooking the Orgiva valley basin. Monday we climb higher into the mountains in a half day walk, spending a night in farmhouse accommodation high within the Sierra Nevada Park. Tuesday finds us on the path to O Sel Ling, the Tibetan Retreat Centre on the Soportujar/Atalaya ridge passing into the Poqueira valley with stunning views up to the highest peaks Mulhacen (3483m) and Veleta (3394m). We spend the night in Capileira at 1460m). Wednesday - free morning to lie in or explore Capileira village, picnic and afternoon walk in the Poqueira valley, including a visit to Pampaneira (1000m) with its Visitor Centre, and opportunities for shopping or enjoying a refresher in the square. Thursday - we leave the dramatic ravine of the Poqueira behind and join the GR7 again, heading towards Pitres. Friday brings our last day of walking, following the camino real down through a string of villages and hamlets. We cross the Trevelez river then climbing the dramatic path which clings to the side of La Sierra. then descend into the valley of the confluence of the Poqueira, Trevelez and Guadalfeo. From here we return for our last night to Orgiva. |
|
| Local village accommodation, small family hotels and mountain lodges will provide overnight stops, evening meals and breakfast. With your heavy bags transported ahead by Land Rover and your day-packs lightly burdened with delicious Bootlace picnics, you can enjoy Andalucian hospitality and Spring flowers during a footloose and carefree week! | |
 |
|
|
Return to top of page |
|