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Walking in the Sierra Nevada

Walks and multi-day treks

Author
Andy Walmsley
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
ISBN
9781852844356
Published
7 Jul 2009
Availability
Reprinted
Edition
Second
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Price
£12.95
ISBN (10)
1852844353
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.3cm
Weight
230g
Pages
192
No. Maps
8
No. Photos
50
Originally Published
5 Mar 2006
 
 

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The 45 walking routes (3km–56km) in this guidebook to the Sierra Nevada, Spain’s highest mountain range, provide tremendous scope for the adventurous mountain traveller. Covers the Alta Montana (3000m+), the lower Baja Montaña, the Alpajurras and Marquesado Forest. Mountain-bike routes also indicated.

Seasons

Lower level walks not advisable in July and August (35–40°C). WInter mountaineering good late March to mid-May.

Centres

Granada, Lanjarón, Orgiva, Trevélez, La Zubia, Güéjar Sierra, Sierra Nevada Ski Centre, Borreguiles

Difficulty

Mountain routes 3km to 56km, some above 3000m. Easy half-day walks to arduous multi-day treks.

Must See

Trevenque’s west ridge; Los Alayos ridge; Mulhacén, Veleta, Alcazaba; Moorish villages; wildlife
 
 
 
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