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Veleta (from the Arab word "Balata", meaning cliff) or Pico del Veleta is the third highest peak of the Iberian peninsula and the second highest of the Sierra Nevada. Its height is given variously as 3,394 metres (11,135 ft), 3,396 metres (11,142 ft) and 3,398 metres (11,148 ft). The mountain can be seen from the city of Granada.
- 3,394 m (11,135 ft), 3,396 m (11,142 ft), 3,398 m (11,148 ft)
- Sierra Nevada
- From Granada
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- How to Get to Pico de Veleta
- What to Bring
- Can You Get Altitude Sickness During Your Veleta Hike?
- Where to Stay When Hiking Pico de Veleta
- Hiking Pico de Veleta
- Reaching Pico Veleta
- Other Options For Reaching Pico de Veleta
- Reflections of Pico de Veleta Hike
Province: GranadaMountain range:Sierra NevadaLength:10-12 kilometers (by cutting across the main road on the hiking trails)Time:4-6 hoursThe trailhead starts at Hoya de la Mora, at an altitude of 2500 meters. You can easily drive there or take the bus. I’ll get into detail here.
The hike from Hoya de la Mora is a highly exposed hiking route to both sun and wind. There is pretty much no shelter for either during the whole trail. This means you need to be well prepared for both. Even though the sun is shining, you’re at a high altitude, which means the high wind can make it extremely cold. But you might also find yourself hi...
chances are very small, but you could notice symptoms of altitude sicknessgetting closer to the top because of its high altitude. With any of the below symptoms, turn around to lower altitude and ask for help if symptoms get worse. Make sure you drink lots of water, eat snacks regularly, and cover your head for the sun, so you don’t trigger symptom...
Sierra Nevada
The most comfortable place to stay when hiking Pico de Veleta is the village of Sierra Nevada as it’s very close and can easily be used as a base for many of the best hikes in Sierra Nevada.
Granada
If you want to balance your hiking adventure with culture and Andalusian history, Granada is the place for you to stay. With the Alhambra attracting travelers from all over the world, the old town has an impeccable charm and should not be missed when in the area.
Tip!Use the toilets at Albergue Universitario de Sierra Nevada (Yellow building by the parking lot) before you start your hike. It’s the only toilet there and there aren’t many places to hide during the hike. You need to buy something in the bar to use it. Hiking Pico de Veleta from Hoya de la Mora is not a demanding hike and you see people in most...
The last scrambling from the top of the chair lift can feel quite hard. Not only is it steep and rocky, but you’re getting at a high altitude. You can walk most of it on a dirt road but it will be longer. Once at the top, you can relax with mesmerizing views over stunningly attractive mountain peaks on three sides, and Granada and the Mediterranean...
Chair lift
From mid-July to the beginning of September, it’s possible to take the chair lift from Sierra Nevadaup to 2900 meters of altitude. From there it’s only the last scramble up to the top. This is especially popular with families with younger children that can’t walk for that long. Chairlifts open at 09:45 in the morning and the last one goes at 17:45. However, the last descent is at 18:00, so unless you plan to walk down, I recommend you don’t go any later than 15:30 if you want to walk leisurel...
Micro bus
There is a microbus that can take you from Albergue Universitario at Hoya de la Mora, up one of Europe’s highest paved roads, almost up to Pico Veleta. It drops you off only a short walk to the top of the peak. This is the only vehicle allowed to drive in the national park above Hoya de la Mora (except emergency vehicles and park authority vehicles) and is served by Sierra Nevada National Park. I recommend you book in advance, as the seats fill up quickly. They run between June and October, 0...
Other hiking routes to Pico de Veleta
The route described in this post is the easiest hiking route from Hoya de la Mora to Pico Veleta. But there are a few other alternatives if you’re looking for a more challenging outdoor experience. I have not done any of them (mainly because of vertigo and I’d have to go with a guide to handle the climbing/abseiling bits). North Couloir:Includes abseiling on the north ridge and the path is extremely steep and narrow as it follows the mountainside. It requires some scrambling or even climbing...
There is no doubt that hiking Pico de Veleta is a true bucket list experience. It feels pretty good to reach that height on such a short hike and without further difficulties. However, if you suffer from a “hiker’s knee”, make sure you bring a knee brace. You can find my recommendations here. Walking up what are the popular ski slopes of Sierra Nev...
Nestled in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Andalusia, Veleta Peak stands as the fourth highest summit in Spain, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and landscapes. Rising to 3,398 meters , it provides a spectacular vantage point to behold the neighboring Mulhacen (3,482 meters) and Alcazaba (3 ,371 meters) peaks.
The 'Pico Veleta' is 3.396 meters high. This makes it the second-highest peak of the Sierra Nevada range (after Mulhacén), the third-highest mountain of Spanish mainland (after Mulhacén and Aneto), and the fourth highest mountain of the whole Spain (being Teide Volcano - in Tenerife- the highest mountain of Spain).
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Mar 5, 2021 · This lovely hike along the Iberian mountain range, in the Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, starts at the parking lot of the ski resort, on the A-395 road and continues along a well-marked and quite steep trail towards the Veleta, being an only recommended route for experienced hikers. The itinerary passes by the sanctuary of the Virgen de las Nieves, built at the end of the 18th century and ...
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Top ways to experience Pico Del Veleta and nearby attractions. Hiking Snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada Park, Granada. 28. Recommended. Extreme Sports. from. $88.54. per adult (price varies by group size) Snowshoe hiking in Sierra Nevada (Granada)
The Sierra Nevada National Park is the highest mountain range in Europe next to the Alps and its name means snowy mountain range. It was designated a Biosphere Reserve in 1986 by UNESCO. This Park is located in the southeast of the province of Granada and has more than 20 peaks, including the two highest in the Iberian Peninsula, Mulhacén and Pico del Veleta. Geologically, the Park has ...
