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Charity Fundraising Challenges in Spain’s Sierra Nevada Mountains

The Los Tres Picos Trekking Challenge is here!

Get your trekking boots ready… we are off to conquer 3 of Spain’s highest peaks in one long weekend! All for a good cause.

Located in the stunning Sierra Nevada National Park, our Spanish 3 peak challenge will consist of summiting Alcazaba at 3,371m, Veleta at 3,394m and finally Spain’s highest – Mulhacén at 3,482m. The mountain range is the second highest in Europe after the Alps and includes 15 peaks higher than 3,000m.

Crossing the Sierra Nevada is going to be a tough challenge, but the view across Spain’s mainland from its highest peaks will reward our tough efforts.

Be part of something amazing – Trek the Tres Picos and support your local charity!

The Sierra Nevada “Big 3″ (Los Tres Picos) Challenge

The Sierra Nevada contains the highest peaks in Western Europe outside the Alps. This is the ultimate “big one” for all charity fundraising in the Sierra Nevada. Other companies use the highest peak of Mulhacen as a goal. We prefer to up the ante! Our aim is to cover the 3 highest peaks in 3 day challenge!

Beware though, this is a toughie! The effects of altitude will be felt and the peak of Alcazaba is remote. We have many options available in order that you can “tailor” your challenge to fit. Contact us for further details and to obtain a full itinerary.

Trip Report and Video from Mulhacen EDM Challenge 2009

Itinerary for the Los Tres Picos

Day 1

Arrive Malaga. Transfer to hotel (2 hrs). Evening meet to discuss the trip

Day 2 Veleta – 3,398m

Travel to Hoya de la Mora (2500m). Ascend the north ridge of Veleta (3,398m), the third highest peak in mainland Spain. The going is rough and rocky but the summit is reached after approx a 3 hour trek. There are outstanding views in all directions – especially southwards over the Mediterranean Sea towards Morocco. Heading south from the summit we reach the Col de Cariguela and follow good tracks past the Paso de los Machos until we reach the head of the Rio Seco Valley. We drop down and descend trackless slopes before contouring round a headland and reaching our overnight stay at the Refugio Poqueira with dinner.

Trekking information – 900m ascent, 16km trek taking approx. 8 hours

Day 3 Mulhacen (3,482m)

Traverse into the Rio Mulhacen Valley and up to the Laguna de Caldera, set amid a cirque of peaks. We ascend the steep, relentless west flank of Mulhacen (3,482m, the highest peak in mainland Spain). Although steep no hands are necessary but we take it slow and steady as the altitude may have a small effect here. The summit is reached in about 4hrs. It is a great viewpoint and the whole 50km chain of peaks can be seen. We return down the long and gentle south ridge before dropping steeply south west directly down to the Poqueira Refugio.

Trekking information – 1,000m ascent, 11km trek taking approx. 7 hours

Day 4 Alcazaba (3,364m)

Early start from the hut. Toughest day today! – Alcazaba is located far to the north of Mulhacen. Easily to the Alta del Chorrillo then up the south ridge of Mulhacen. At 3100m we traverse eastern slopes to Siete Lagunas, a beautiful, tranquil spot consisting of 7 lakes in a dramatic mountain setting. Water available here. We climb to the valley head and take a steep scree gully between impossible looking cliffs. In reality it is just a steep walk and there is very little simple scrambling involved. We arrive at the summit plateau and hence to the summit of Alcazaba (The Fortress). We return down the SE flank and through a small pass to Siete Lagunas for onward decent to Trevelez. Our waiting transport takes us back through the Alpujarras to the hotel in Lanjaron.

Trekking information – 1,100m ascent, 21km trek taking approx. 10 hours

Day 5

Transfer back to Malaga Airport