The alpine ridges of Spain’s Sierra Nevada
Winter Mountaineering or Summer Scrambling?
This is a year round 5 day high mountain tour that takes in some of the finest ridges of the Sierra Nevada. Wild camping or unguarded refuges. 4 classic alpine ridges in 5 days!
Day 1 – ascend to Refugio Poqueira (guarded)
Day 2 – Los Raspones de Rio Seco. Winter Alpine AD+. Summer Diff. Rock 3.
Day 3 – Traverse of Puntal de la Caldera. Winter Alpine PD+. Summer grade 2 scramble (1 section scramble 3+)
Day 4 – Cerro de los Machos to Veleta. Winter Alpine AD. Summer Diff. Rock 3
Day 5 – NW ridge of Tozal de Cartujo. Winter Alpine AD. Summer grade 2 scramble (1 section rock 3).