# Snowshoeing to the Posiciones del Veleta

Guided snowshoeing · 3 to 5 h · From the University Hostel to 3,100 m · From €65 per person in groups of 4 to 10

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/sierra-nevada/things-to-do/snowshoeing-to-the-veleta-positions

Dónde: Sierra Nevada (Pradollano)

Snowshoes are the way to get high in Sierra Nevada without skis or a lift pass. This route leaves from the University Hostel area, above Pradollano, and climbs the ridge to the Posiciones del Veleta, old fortifications at 3,100 metres with views over the whole sierra.

## The route

From the University Hostel to the Hoya de la Mora, the Virgen de las Nieves and San Juan, and from there to the Posiciones del Veleta. The guide adapts the route and the turn-round point to the group's level and the day's snow: allow three to five hours. It is high mountain in winter, with wind and cold, but with no technical sections.

## What is included and how much it costs

A qualified Nevadensis mountain guide, snowshoes, poles and liability and assistance insurance. The price depends on the group size: €65 per person for 4 to 10 people, €55 for 11 to 20 and €45 for 21 to 30. It runs every day of the season; book by phone or email.

## Getting to the starting point

From Granada, along the A-395 to Pradollano and then the road to the University Hostel, in the Hoya de la Mora area. The Autocares Tocina bus reaches Pradollano and the resort's town bus goes up to the University Hostel at some times, for €2.

## Qué llevar

- Waterproof mountain boots

- Gaiters and spare gloves

- Category 3 or 4 sunglasses

- Hot water and food

## Consejos

### Go as a group
From 11 people upwards the price drops €10 a head.

### Sleep up there the night before
Starting from Pradollano or the Hostel saves you the road at dawn.

## Aviso

### At 3,000 metres the weather changes in minutes.
In strong wind or fog, the guide shortens the route. Bring warm layers, sunglasses and sun cream even if it starts clear.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Do you need experience?
Not in snowshoeing, but you do need the fitness to walk for several hours at altitude.

### How much does it cost?
From €65 per person in groups of 4 to 10, with guide and equipment.

### Which days does it run?
Every day of winter, when there is snow.

### Where does it start?
At the Sierra Nevada University Hostel, above Pradollano.