What to expect
National Parks
Discover the stunning beauty of Sierra de las Nieves
Guided Walks
Package includes four fully-guided walks
Traditional Tolox
Stay near a traditional Andalusian whitewashed village
About this trip...
Situated in the heart of the dramatic Andalusian Ronda mountains and now a declared UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Sierra de las Nieves is a stunning location to explore with your fellow ramblers.
We journey through the valleys, hike through national parks, get immersed in local village life, swim in natural pools and even spot wildlife. From the river banks, to the pine forests, to the waterfalls - our four fully guided days of walking ensures we leave no stone unturned.
This Spanish walking holiday is tipped to be one of our most popular walking breaks of the season, in one of the most sensational settings on our books.
What's Included
Airport transfers
Twin/Double room for sole use
Half Board: Breakfast and dinner daily taken at the hotel 
Welcome drink & information meeting
4 fully exclusive guided walking days
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
- Local Tourist Tax payable locally €2.00 per night
- Lunches - Packed lunches can be arranged/ordered at the hotel
Itinerary
- Arrive in Spain
- La Rejía & La Virgen Waterfalls
- Sierra & Pinsapos
- Day at Leisure
- Caminito del Rey
- Day At Leisure
- Refuge Juanar - Mirador Corzo - Cruz Juanar - Mirador Macho Montes
- Departure Day
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Spain
After arriving at Malaga Airport, we transfer to the lovely 'Hotel del Balneario' where we enjoy our welcome drink and first evening meal together.
- Dinner Included
Day Two: La Rejía & La Virgen Waterfalls
Finally, as we walk back along the river back to Tolox, we see the region's rare igneous peridotite rocks. They give the mountain range its reddish colour and also hold the sulphur waters of Tolox’s historical spa. This walk is a great introduction to see some of the wonders this amazing National Park has to offer.
Length: 16 Km / 10 miles
Ascent: Around 400 m / 1312 ft
Difficulty: Medium to Hard - walk includes narrow pathways with spectacular steep drops
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: Sierra & Pinsapos
This morning, we take our bus and head to Puerto Saucillo, 6 km away from the white village of Yunquera. Along this walk, we enjoy magnificent views of the Sierra de Las Nieves National Park. Walking through the heart of this recently declared National Park, we can experience the well-known karst topography, home to the mineral landscapes, large caves and sinkholes on the highest section. Interestingly in contrast, partly covered by the amazing world's largest Pinsapo fir forests dating back to the last Ice Age. As we descend, we come across the centuries old Quejigos (Valencian oak) forest. We continue downwards to the breathtaking La Caina limestone cliff before walking through the Pinsapo forest toward Puerto Caucon and Puerto Saucillo where we began.
Throughout the day, we will spot the indigenous eagles and vultures of the region gliding through the mountain range, along with wild mountain goats patrolling the mountains around us.
Distance 16 km / 10 miles
Ascent 690 m / 2260 ft
Difficulty: Medium to Hard
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Four: Day at leisure
Today can be spent at leisure to take a well-earned rest in this lovely village or perhaps take advantage of an excursion to visit the magnificent village of Ronda. Or why not visit a local bodega for a spot of wine tasting (payable locally).
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Five: Caminito del Rey
Today, we leave the National Park and take our bus to experience the unique and spectacular aerial path Caminito del Rey - 'the kings little pathway'. Named after King Alfonso III who officially opened this feat of engineering in 1921, it is said to be one of the most spectacular routes from beginning to end. We experience walking along suspended walkways over 100m up on a sheer cliff face offering unforgettable jaw-dropping views running through the cliffs, canyons and valleys. We cross the landscapes of Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, a gorge with walls 700m high, carved out by the River Guadalhorce.
If we're lucky, we'll see typical big birds of prey such as the Egyptian vulture, Griffon vulture, Golden eagle or honey buzzard. Or perhaps the local wild mountain goats perched high on the rocks. This is definitely a day of incredible views.
Distance 7,7 km/ 4,8 miles
Ascent 150 m / 495 feet
Difficulty : Medium/Hard ( walking on wooden walkways with heights )
Transfer Time – 75 mins approx
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Six: Day at leisure
Take a well-earned rest in the village or perhaps take further advantage of an excursion: an extra-guided walk or a birdwatching trip in Guadalhorce (at own cost)
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Seven: Refuge Juanar, Cruz Juanar & Sierra Blanca
After breakfast, we drive for 40 minute and get close to the Costa del Sol, in the White Sierra called this way because of the limestone it is made of. We start on a wide track before to get to smaller stony trail all the way up to different viewpoint overlooking a lot of the coast with spectacular panomaric view until the rock of Gibraltar and Marrueco in North Africa on clear days, and large mountain range to the North. On the way up, we walk through different kind of forrest, from pine forrest to chestnuts, olive trees, cherrys' trees, or even fir trees ! And many birds of prey such as Bonelli's eagle for example might soar above us ! And spanish ibex hooked on the rocky slope like climbers almost !
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Eight: Departure Day
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Malaga airport for our flight home.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Hotel Balneario de Tolox Three-star
Facilities include
Room includes
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Four guided walks are included in the programme. Your walking guide will advise you in resort of the daily programme. The walking programme is graded as Medium to Hard and you can expect to walk between 7 to 16km per day, with some ascents/descents and sometimes rough underfoot terrain and medium altitudes involved. Lunch items are not included. These can be bought from the local supermarket or alternatively Picnic lunches can be purchased for the day from the hotel approx €10.00
Below are the distances for each walk, however please bear in mind these are approximate and subject to change due to local conditions.
La Rejía & La Virgen Waterfalls : Length: 16 Km / 10 miles Ascent: Around 400 m / 1312 ft Difficulty: Medium to Hard
Sierra & Pinsapos : Distance 16 km / 10 miles Ascent 690 m / 2260 ft Difficulty: Medium to Hard
Caminito del Rey : Distance 7,7 km/ 4,8 miles Ascent 150 m / 495 feet Difficulty : Medium/Hard ( walking on wooden walkways) Transfer Time – 75 mins approx
Refuge Juanar - Mirador Corzo - Cruz Juanar - Mirador Macho Montes : Distance 9,7 km/ 6 miles Ascent 450 m / 1240 ft Grade Medium Walking Time 4 -4,5 hours
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in your chosen activity holiday. If you are unsure as to whether the walks are within your capabilities, please contact the office to discuss this matter, thus making sure you appreciate the terrain that you will be walking.
You could be walking across uneven ground in some areas and extreme care must be taken, especially if wet. If used to using a pole/stick, it is advisable to bring it. Please appreciate the route and content of the holiday may change at the time and at the discretion of the guide/organiser, should conditions require. Solo’s Holidays Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury, accident or damage to property whilst on these walks other than incidents arising out of the company’s negligence. The guide has the right to refuse to guide a walk with anyone not properly attired.
- Walking boots with good ankle support
- Waterproofs – jacket and trousers
- Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery
- Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets
- Shirts or t-shirts for walking in
- Walking socks – several pairs
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Hat & gloves Daysack/rucksack for walking
- Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain
- Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking
- Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellant, etc Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses
There will be plenty for you to see and do during your own leisure time during the course of your holiday, full details of which will be given out at your Information Meeting by your Tour Leader. Please note that prices shown are approximate and may vary according to numbers. Full details will be given at your Information Meeting. All tours must be paid for in euros only. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you and explain where you will need to go but may not necessarily accompany you.
- Trip to Ronda & Bodega Wine Tasting Cost €120
- Guadalhorce Birdwatching Cost €90
Above prices are approx and subject to change
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