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@ Karavaniers – CHRISTOPHE ROUDET
Do you dream of hiking in southern Spain, wandering through whitewashed villages, ancient trails, and savouring sun-kissed cuisine? Julie, an Andalusia specialist and guide at Karavaniers, shares her expert advice on how to experience a comfortable trek in this character-filled region.
This article was produced in collaboration with Karavaniers.
In this article, we will cover all the basics:
The magic of this journey lies in doing everything on foot! That alone puts us in a completely different mindset compared to our daily lives. Once we arrive in the small villages, we hike for seven days, moving from one village to another on trails that have existed since the ninth century! It’s a truly unique experience. Personally, I can go back again and again and never get tired of it.
What’s great is the contrast between valleys and highlands. In the valleys, white villages cling to the slopes, surrounded by cultivated terraces. Agriculture here follows a staircase pattern: small, non-mechanized plots, orchards, vegetable gardens, and grain fields.
As we walk, we pass through woodlands and encounter flocks of goats and sheep. Gradually, we ascend into a more open area, with vast meadows where cows and horses graze. That’s when we leave the forests behind, and the view opens up—we feel the approach of the high mountains.
If we continue further, we enter the Sierra Nevada National Park. Up there, the landscape is wild and rugged. In winter, everything is blanketed in snow, and even in spring, patches of snow cling to the peaks. The name Sierra Nevada literally means “snow-capped mountain range.”
There’s also a mountain refuge in this area, the starting point for summit ascents. It’s currently under renovation, and we can’t wait for it to reopen! In the meantime, we adapt, and we still have access to an incredible playground.
This trip caters to a wide range of fitness levels. The beauty of this itinerary is its flexibility. Each day, you can choose to hike for three hours or extend it to seven or eight hours, depending on your mood. Travelers can decide daily based on how they feel.
By nature, it’s a trekking journey, so you have to enjoy walking, but the difficulty level is fully adaptable. The villages along the way also invite you to slow down, explore the surroundings, and take time to appreciate nature. The sun, butterflies, flowers… they’re all part of the trip’s charm.
On the trek we offer at Karavaniers, I love the balance between demanding hiking days, where you feel the effort, and more relaxed days where you can take it easy. And in the evenings? A hot shower, a comfortable bed… and amazing food. We always make time for a terrace aperitif—this is a real vacation! Plus, since everything is planned out in advance, there’s no mental burden, allowing you to be fully present in the moment.
Not necessarily. But you should be able to handle multiple consecutive days of hiking. That said, when you’re on vacation, discovering new places and walking daily, you often find yourself with more energy than expected!
You only need to carry a daypack with your essentials for the day. Your main luggage is transferred from one accommodation to the next.
Spring is magical: fresh green landscapes, blossoming trees, and snow patches still clinging to the peaks. Autumn, on the other hand, offers a different atmosphere—flowers have turned into fruit. As you walk, you can pick figs, blackberries, and walnuts. There are olive trees, almond trees, and, of course, a bounty of ripened vegetables.
As for food, the meals are entirely local: refreshing gazpacho, olives, almonds, regional cheeses… You can go the whole trip without eating the same dish twice! The variety is incredible, and the food is simple, local, and bursting with flavour.
Winter brings too much snow, and many facilities close. Summer is the opposite—it’s unbearably hot, often between 35 °C and 45 °C (95 °F-113 °F).
The best seasons? Mid-March to early June, when nature awakens, and mid-September to mid-November, when autumn colours paint the landscapes and the harvest fills the tables!
You don’t need full alpine gear, but a well-thought-out pack makes all the difference. Trekking in Andalusia requires about the same gear as hiking in Quebec’s mountains in September:
With this setup, you’re ready for an unforgettable Andalusian trek!
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