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Photo of one of the small white villages of the Alto Genal

A welcome break in the Biosphere reserve of la Sierra de las Nieves.

Photo of Alpandeire, one of the 7 Alto Genal villages

Footpath outside Cartajima, Alto Genal, Spain

Photo of walking group in one of Cartajima's streets

 

Walking holiday sample Itinerary

  • Sunday: Airport transfer and welcome to Júzcar.

  • Monday: Walk to Moorish Parauta via another "pueblo blanco" called Cartajima through oak and sweet chestnut woodland and across a triburary of the Genal river. Visit of Parauta if you wish and lunch/tapas in one of its andalucian restaurants. Drive back to Júzcar for some free time - relax and enjoy other activities. Distance: 11 km / 61/2 miles  Ascent: 300m  Descent: 300m

  • Tuesday: Walk to Alpandeire along Los Riscos, dramatic limestone rocky outcrops with "eras" (old threshing circles) and fantastic views over the Genal Valley and Morocco on clear days. We will walk up a track which plateaus after ľ of an hour and we will follow remains of an ancient Moorish cobbled footpath down to Alpandeire, another white village with a very impressive cathedral sized church. Sample Andalucian cuisine in one of its lovely restaurants. Free time after lunch - a chance to relax and enjoy other activities. Distance: 10 km / 6 miles  Ascent: 300m   Descent: 250m

  • Wednesday: Sightseeing day in historical Ronda. Visit Ronda and its numerous architectural wonders including the famous Tajo gorge and its breathtaking views. Shopping opportunity too! Lunch in Ronda in one of its typical tapas restaurants.

  • Thursday: Riverside walk from Estación de Benaoján to Estación de Jimera de Libar, along the river Guadiaro with gorgeous views over the Sierra Blanquilla (mountain range part of Grazalema National Park). Lunch in the Bar Allioli of Estación de Jimera de Libar. Distance: 71/2 km / 4 miles  Ascent: 200m   Descent: 200m

  • Friday: Round walk in the Biosphere Reserve of la Sierra de las Nieves. Steep climb through the indigenous Pinsapo pines but lovely rewarding views at the top over the Genal valley, Ronda, San Pedro Gibraltar and Morocco on clear days. Packed lunch while enjoying superb views of the park. After lunch we will meander on an easy wide path down to our starting point. If everyone is interested, we will go and see the impressive "Pinsapo de las Escalateras", a 26 meters high Pinsapo pine, situated close by. Distance: 8kms / 5 miles  Ascent: 400m   Descent: 400m

  • Saturday: Walk from just outside Pujerra down to the River Genal at Moclón, Júzcar. You will enjoy stunning views over the Genal Valley (Cartajima, Júzcar, Farajan, Alpandeire and lower Genal villages) while walking on a lovely track meandering through Eucalyptus and Sweet Chestnut trees. This walk is mainly downhill and flat. Distance: 9 km / 51/2 miles  Descent: 450m

  • Sunday: Airport transfer.

Please contact us if you are interested in shorter or longer walks.

 

 

 

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