Hike Around the Lakes in the Sierra Nevada
This 7 hour hike around the lakes in the National Park of the Sierra Nevada crosses the water-filled area around the headwaters of river Dilar. You will discover the famous Lagunillos of the Virgen and Misterioso lakes. The tour begins and ends in the bus stop Severo Ochoa.
- Hike through a succession of high mountain.
- Immerse yourself in the biodiversity of Sierra Nevada.
- Walk close by several small crystalline waterfalls near the observatory.
AVAILABILITY
Contact Us
DURATION
7 hours
START LOCATION
Bus stop Severo Ochoa
END LOCATION
Bus stop Severo Ochoa
TOUR LANGUAGE
English and Spanish
DIFFICULTY
Medium
Detailed Description
Immerse yourself in the biodiversity of Sierra Nevada, landscapes change every season and every year for this 7 hour hike.
The tour departs from the bus stop Severo Ochoa and the hikes starts from the car park of the Hoya de la Mora. From this point, you will walk, cutting the curves, along the old Sierra Nevada road and pass through the shrine Virgen de las Nieves until you arrive at the Collado de las Yeguas.
You will hike close to the ski slopes and of an area known as “borreguiles”(high mountain pastures) and see the damage to the landscape caused by winter sports. Walking close by several small crystalline waterfalls near the observatory. Through your guide’s explanations you will discover the secrets of the landscape: endemic flowers, butterflies, insects and unique species only visible at this time of the year.
This hike will first take you to the Laguna de las Yeguas which is the biggest lake. Its waters collect in an artificial reservoir. The path continues to the Lagunillos de la Virgen, located at a different altitude. The highest of this series of lakes is 2955m above sea level. You will begin the descent by walking close to the Ermita and Torcales de Dilar lakes before finding the most hidden lake, the Misterioso. Whose run-off has given rise to abundant mountain meadow vegetation. You will head back to the valley of the Monachil River, avoiding some height difference and you will finish the hike around the lakes in the Sierra Nevada at the departure point.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 32.00 (EUR) |
Tour Itinerary
8:00 AM
Tour Departure
5:00 PM
End of the Tour
Included
- Guided trip.
- Insurance.
- Transportation.
Recommended
- There isn’t any potable water on the path. We recommend carrying 2l of water.
- We highly recommend hiking sticks. The walking paths are in good condition, but if it has rained, it can be muddy.
- We recommend wearing hiking boots or trekking shoes. Sunglasses, sun cream, protective lip cream, a hat, gloves and appropriate clothing for the season and the weather forecast.
- Participants should take nuts, dried fruits, and sandwiches for our picnic in the countryside.
Cancellation Policy
Excursions must be booked and paid for at least three days in advance. Participants must arrive at the meeting point on time. The group will wait for participants for five minutes but then leave. In this situation, no money will be reimbursed. All participants should ensure that they know how to get to the meeting point and if you have any questions or doubts, please do not hesitate to contact us.
