Wydawnictwo: Cicerone Press
Przewodnik trekingowy
ISBN: 9781852849177
Autor: Richard Hartley
Ilość stron: 272
Format: 12 x 17 cm
Oprawa: miękka
Język: angielski
Wydanie: 2017
Opis:
Guidebook to walks and multi-day treks in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Spain's Andalucia. The 38 routes include the highest point of continental Spain, Mulhacén, and take in villages including Trevélez, Lanjarón and Capileira. Includes main ridge traverses, high mountain scrambles and a Spanish Three Peaks challenge.
This guidebook presents 33 graded
walks and 5 high mountain scrambles in the striking Sierra Nevada, the highest
mountain range in mainland Spain and in western Europe outside the Alps. Easily
accessible from Granada and Málaga, it is a world of soaring, snow-clad peaks
and deep valleys, far removed from the crowded beaches of the Costa del Sol just
two hours away. The routes are spread across the national park, with attractive
towns and villages such as Trevélez, Lanjarón, Hoya de la Mora and Cumbres
Verdes serving as potential bases for a walking holiday.
The walks have
been carefully chosen to showcase the Sierra Nevada's dramatic scenery, taking
in barren rocky peaks, lush green valleys, arid badlands and tranquil lakes.
From more leisurely outings in the Cumbres Verde area to ascents of mainland
Spain's highest summit, Mulhacén, there are routes to suit a range of abilities,
although most require a reasonable degree of fitness, navigational skill and
experience of high mountain terrain. Whilst some are day or half-day walks,
others take advantage of the region's network of mountain shelters or offer an
opportunity to wild camp. Also included are three longer traverses: 'Los Tres
Picos' (the Spanish Three Peaks – Veleta, Mulhacén and Alcazaba), 'Los Tres
Miles' Integral (a multi-day trek covering all the major 3000m peaks in the
range) and an overview of the 302km Sulayr GR240. The walks can be enjoyed most
of the year, however conditions may prove too hot at the peak of summer and
extra care and equipment will be required in snow or ice: the descriptions
assume summer conditions, but include additional notes for winter walking.
The guide also includes advice
on transport, bases and safety, a tick-list of the 3000m peaks and a
Spanish-English glossary. Information on plants, wildlife and local points of
interest will further enhance your visit and the glorious colour photos provide
a taste of what the region has to offer. For those who like their mountains
rough and rugged, Walking and Trekking in the Sierra Nevada is a perfect
companion to escaping the crowds and discovering a different side to
Andalucía.
Wydawnictwo: | Cicerone Press |
Rodzaj: | przewodnik trekingowy |
ISBN: | 9781852849177 |
Autor: | Richard Hartley |
Format: | 12 x 17 cm |
Ilość stron: | 272 |
Język: | angielski |
Oprawa: | miękka |
Wydanie: | 2017 |