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The Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema
Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves Natural Parks, Genal and Guadiaro valleys
Guidebook to walking in the mountains of Ronda and Grazalema in Andalucía, southern Spain. The 32 graded routes range from 4 to 16km and explore the Natural Parks of Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves, the 'Pueblos Blancos' (White Villages) perched high in the mountains, and the Genal and Guadiaro river valleys.
Seasons
Andalucía has a long walking season thanks to its comparatively mild winters: you can enjoy nearly all the walks described in this guide any time from mid-September through to mid-June. During the summer months temperatures can be too high for easy walking whilst occasional snowfalls in winter can make the higher walks more challenging.Centres
Ronda, Grazalema, Zahara de la Sierra, El Burgo, Júzcar, Benarrabá, Genalguacíl, Gaucín, Montejaque, Benaoján, Jimera de Líbar, Igualeja, Alpandeire, Cartajima, BenamahomaDifficulty
Walks are graded Easy, Medium and in just a couple of cases, Difficult, although all routes would be well within the capabilities of anyone who walks on a regular basisMust See
Ronda, with its dramatic gorge; the UNESCO biosphere reserves of La Sierra de Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves; dramatic limestone peaks; fertile river valleys; almond blossom in early SpringISBN
9781786312433
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Published
Published
14 Oct 2024
Edition
Second
Pages
232
Size
17.20 x 11.50 x 1.30cm
Weight
260g
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Overview
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A guidebook to 32 walks near Ronda and Grazalema in Spain’s Andalucia province. Exploring the striking scenery of the region’s mountains and valleys, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options to suit most ambitions and abilities.
Walks range from 4 to 16km (2–10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–5 hours. They are divided between three parts, covering Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves, the Genal and Guadiaro Valleys, and Sierra de Grazalema.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping
- GPX files available for download
- Information on refreshments and access
- Advice on walking bases, including Ronda, Grazalema and neighbouring ‘white villages’ (pueblos blancos)
- History, geology, plants and wildlife and local points of interest
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By Guy Hunter-Watts
Guy Hunter-Watts lived and worked in Andalucía for over 30 years. After studying at the universities of Santiago and Salamanca, he taught English in South America before moving to the Ronda mountains where he led guided walks for almost 25 years. His work as a walking guide and freelance journalist took him to many corners of the planet including India, Namibia, Tanzania, Latin America and Mongolia. Sadly, Guy passed away in 2023.
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By Mike Yeatman
Mike Yeatman retired from owning several businesses in the UK to live in a mountain village near Ronda in 2020. He has walked, climbed and trekked extensively around the world including adventures in Iceland, Arctic Norway, Sweden, China, Africa, the Alps and North America. Mike previously owned and operated a mountain holiday business in the UK. With his wife, and fellow keen mountaineer, Christine he now lives for part of the year in the French Alps and the rest of the year in the Grazalema national park in Spain.
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