Guided ascent of Mulhacén · 1-2 days

Crown Mulhacén (3,479 m), the highest point of the Iberian Peninsula, with a mountain guide. Choose a challenging day trip or a two-day trek with an overnight stay at the Poqueira Refuge.

In Sierra Nevada National Park · Andalusia

Getaway · 1 nights

From 100 € /person

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At a glance

3,479 m: the roof of the Iberian Peninsula under your boots.
Views of Sierra Nevada, the Alpujarra, the Mediterranean and, on clear days, Africa.
Certified mountain guide: pace, route and safety.
Choose your challenge: a demanding day or two days with an overnight stay at the Poqueira Refuge.
Approach with the National Park minibus to higher elevations.

What you'll experience

Summit and return in a day

Approach with the National Park minibus to high altitudes, attack on the summit of Mulhacén (3,479 m) and descent. Between 8 and 9 hours of activity in high mountain terrain. Early departure to avoid afternoon summer storms.
Ascent and acclimatization at the Poqueira Refuge.

Briefing, material check and ascent to the Poqueira Refuge (2,500 m). Afternoon of acclimatization and rest. Half board and overnight stay at the refuge to arrive fresh for the summit.
Mulhacén Peak at sunrise and descent.

Early departure from the shelter to summit Mulhacén in clear light and before the heat. After enjoying the views, descent back to the valley.

What's included

This is what the bundle covers. If you want to tweak something, we'll sort it in the proposal.

Lodging

Night at the Poqueira Refuge (2-day option)

Spend the night at 2,500 m in Refugio Poqueira, with full services (beds, hot meals, showers), to acclimatize and arrive fresh at the summit.

Transfers

National Park Minibus (not included by default)

The official service (SIAC) reaches high altitudes from Hoya de la Mora and Capileira in summer and early autumn. It tends to fill up quickly: it is advisable to book a place in advance. Not included in the price.

Meals

Summit provisioning

Food and hydration for the summit day, designed for high-mountain exertion.

Extras

Briefing and material review

Before setting off, the guide reviews the route, the forecast weather conditions and checks your equipment with you to ensure you are properly equipped for high-mountain hiking.
Guided ascent to Mulhacén

The heart of the getaway: reaching the peak of 3,479 m with a mountain guide who decides the route and pace. Choose your option.
Technical gear (crampons and ice axe if there is snow)

In spring or if there is still snow at higher elevations, the ascent requires crampons and an ice axe. The guide will indicate if they are necessary depending on the day’s conditions.
Certified Mountain Guide (AEGM)

A professional mountain guide, with recognized qualifications and experience in Sierra Nevada, leads the ascent: route planning, high-altitude safety, and a pace adapted to the group.

Included

· Certified mountain guide with experience in Sierra Nevada.
· Pre-trip briefing and route planning based on weather conditions.
· Collective safety equipment.
· Small groups and personalized attention.
· Adapting the pace to the group’s level.
· Half board and overnight stay at the Poqueira Refuge (2-day option only)

Not included

· National Park Minibus (SIAC)
· Meals and personal supplies on the road.
· Pre-activity accommodation
· Personal technical equipment (crampons/ice axe) if needed due to snow
· Optional activity insurance

Choose your option

The plan is the same in all of them. Only what you pick here changes.

Guided ascent to Mulhacén · The heart of the getaway: reaching the peak of 3,479 m with a mountain guide who decides the route and pace. Choose your option.

Option 1 day · challenging

Continuous ascent in a single day (8-9 hours of activity, ~1.000-1.500 m elevation gain), with approach by park minibus. For good physical condition.
2-day option · with overnight stay in Poqueira

Ascent to Refugio Poqueira on the first day and summit at sunrise on the second. Spread out the effort, acclimatize and increase your chances of reaching the summit.

Night at the Poqueira Refuge (2-day option) · Spend the night at 2,500 m in Refugio Poqueira, with full services (beds, hot meals, showers), to acclimatize and arrive fresh at the summit.

Poqueira Shelter (2,500 m)

Overnight stay in the mountains with half board, the best option to acclimatize for summit day.
Hotel in Capileira the night before

Stay overnight in the village the night before and go up the next day, if you prefer more comfort before the activity.

Summit provisioning · Food and hydration for the summit day, designed for high-mountain exertion.

Standard provisioning

Energy-boosting picnic for your mountain day.
Vegetarian catering

Same energy in a vegetarian version.

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

El Mulhacén, techo de la Península Ibérica (3.479 m)

Poqueira Refuge (2,500 m), managed by the Andalusian Mountaineering Federation. A usual base for crossings.

Cara norte del Mulhacén, frente vista desde la travesía

Panorámica de Sierra Nevada desde la alta montaña

The area

Mulhacén crowns Sierra Nevada National Park, in Granada (Andalucía), the highest massif on the Iberian Peninsula. A world of peaks over 3,000 meters, glacial lagoons and crystal-clear skies overlooking the Mediterranean to the south and the endless summits of the mountains to the north.

Granada — 45 km · 1.3 h
Capileira — 70 km · 1.5 h
Malaga — 165 km · 2.5 h

By plane: Granada airport (GRX), just over an hour’s drive from the mountains.

By car: to Capileira (south side, Alpujarra) or Hoya de la Mora (north side, above the ski resort).

Final stretch: from Capileira or Hoya de la Mora, take the National Park minibus to gain altitude, as motorized access to the high mountains is restricted.

Sierra Nevada National Park Andalusia

Price calendar

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

From	To	Price per person	Season
15 Apr 2026	14 Jun 2026	100 €	Primavera: nieve en cotas altas, requiere crampón/piolet
15 Jun 2026	30 Sept 2026	100 €	Verano: ventana óptima, sin nieve técnica
1 Oct 2026	15 Nov 2026	100 €	Otoño: cielos limpios, primera nieve posible

Who this fits

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It’s a good fit if you are a hiker or mountaineer in good physical shape and enjoy challenges. The one-day option involves between 8 and 9 hours of activity and around 1,000-1,500 m of elevation gain in high mountain terrain; you need to be used to long days. The 2-day option distributes the effort and is more accessible: ideal if you want to acclimatize and increase your chances of reaching the summit. It’s not a good fit if this is your first demanding hike, if altitude affects you greatly or if you expect an easy stroll: Mulhacén requires strong legs, a clear head and respect for the mountain.

Frequently asked

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Is prior experience necessary?

You need to be in good physical shape and accustomed to walking for many hours in the mountains. No technical skill is required in summer (from June to October the route is a hiking trail), but it’s not an activity for absolute beginners. If you have any doubts, choose the 2-day option.

Can it be done in a single day?

Yes, the 1-day option involves between 8 and 9 hours of activity and around 1,000-1,500 m of elevation gain. It’s demanding and requires a good level of fitness. The 2-day option, with an overnight stay at the Refugio Poqueira, distributes the effort and increases your chances of reaching the summit.

What materials do I need?

In summer: hiking boots, warm clothing and a windbreaker, cap, sun protection, water and food. In spring or if there is snow at higher elevations, crampons and an ice axe may be necessary, as the guide will indicate depending on conditions.

What is the National Park minibus?

It’s the official service (SIAC) that takes you up to high altitudes from Hoya de la Mora and Capileira in summer and early autumn, as motorized access to the high mountains is restricted. It tends to fill up quickly: it’s advisable to book your place in advance. It is not included by default.

What’s the best time to go?

From June to October, when the route is for hiking and snow isn’t technical. In spring there's usually snow at higher elevations, and the ascent requires winter gear.

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