Tajo de los Machos and Cerrillo Redondo

Circular route that allows you to ascend to these two tresmiles, which, when not placed on the main cord of the Sierra Nevada, are among the least ascended the mountain.

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Technical data sheet

Technical Difficulty:

Very demanding excursion, with a very significant accumulated negative slope, and to be developed under winter conditions (F, 40º).

Time with stops: 09:55 pm.

Time without stops: 06:55 pm.

Distance: 19,60 Km.

Positive height gain accumulated: 1.422,00 m.

Negative height gain accumulated: 1.422,00 m.

Minimum altitude: 1.757,00 m.

Maximum altitude: 3.085,00 m.

Departure point: Recreation Area Bridge Stick, Cáñar.

Point of arrival: Recreation Area Bridge Stick, Cáñar.

Water points: Yes.

List of water points:

Fountain in the Puente Palo Recreational Area (point 0).
Meeting of Barranco de Cortés and Barranco Hondo, in Río Chico (point 5).
Spring next to the Prado del Cebollar Refuge (point 6).
Cortijo (point 14).

Closest/s Population/s : Soportújar and Cáñar.

Municipality/ies: Soportújar and Cáñar.

Region/s: Alpujarra of granada.

Natural Space/s: Natural park of Sierra Nevada - Las Alpujarras

Map & Profile

Full tour

Total distance: 19865 m

Waypoints

Point	Name	Time *()**	Height	Latitude ()**	Length ()**
0	Puente Palo recreational area (parking lot)	0:00 h.	1.757 m.	N36° 58' 02.5"	W3° 24' 43.6"
1	Junction 1 (continue to the left)	0:20 h.	1.882 m.	N36° 58' 28.3"	W3° 24' 37.5"
2	Junction 2 (continue to the right)	0:40 h.	1.998 m.	N36° 58' 34.9"	W3° 24' 47.6"
3	Door in the fence	0:43 h.	2.008 m.	N36° 58' 38.1"	W3° 24' 49.5"
4	Junction 3 (continue to the left)	0:45 h.	2.016 m.	N36° 58' 39.0"	W3° 24' 45.4"
5	Meeting of the ravines of Cortés and Hondo (Chico River)	1:30 pm.	2.213 m.	N36° 59' 26.9"	W3° 24' 06.4"
6	Refugio del Prado del Cebollar	3:00 pm.	2,476 m.	N36° 59' 41.1"	W3° 23' 45.7"
7	Collado de Fuente Larga	4:00 pm.	2.647 m.	N37° 00' 26.8"	W3° 23' 32.1"
8	Peak of the Tajo de los Machos	5:45 pm.	3.085 m.	N37° 01' 03.3"	W3° 24' 18.5"
9	Cerrillo Redondo	6:45 pm.	3.021 m.	N37° 00' 29.6"	W3° 24' 53.2"
10	Minilla del Tío Veneno	7:15 h.	2.935 m.	N37° 00' 05.4"	W3° 25' 06.4"
11	Left turn (steep downhill)	7:40 pm.	2.799 m.	N36° 59' 38.3"	W3° 25' 21.3"
12	Lane	8:00 h.	2.628 m.	N36° 59' 28.9"	W3° 25' 10.8"
13	Lane abandonment	8:15 h.	2.503 m.	N36° 59' 18.5"	W3° 25' 08.0"
14	Cortijo	8:45 h.	2,267 m.	N36° 58' 58.4"	W3° 24' 55.1"
2	Junction 2 (continue to the right)	9:20 pm.	1.998 m.	N36° 58' 34.9"	W3° 24' 47.6"
1	Junction 1 (continue to the right)	9:30 h.	1.882 m.	N36° 58' 28.3"	W3° 24' 37.5"
0	Puente Palo recreational area (parking lot)	9:55 pm.	1.757 m.	N36° 58' 02.5"	W3° 24' 43.6"

(*) Approximate times counting stops.
(**) Geographic coordinates. European Datum 1.950.

Introduction

Much of the information reflected in this report has been obtained from the Guía de Recorridos de Sierra Nevada of Antonio Muñoz Iranzo and Jesus Cuartero Clog, edited by Editorial La Serranía.

The route starts at the Puente Palo recreational area, located on the border of the national park, next to the Cáñar oak grove. Going up the valley of the Chico river, we will pass by the refuge of Prado del Cebollar until we reach the pass of Fuente Larga, from where we will look out over the valley of the Toril river and the southern slopes of the Tajos del Nevero and de la Virgen. After ascending to the peak of Tajo de los Machos, we will gain views over Cuerda Alta and the valley of Lanjarón, and we will continue in a southerly direction following the Loma de Cáñar. We will climb Cerrillo Redondo and then descend to Puente Palo, completing the proposed itinerary.

The Pico del Tajo de los Machos and Cerrillo Redondo are perhaps the least visited peaks in the Sierra Nevada, as they are not on the main chord of the massif.

The bridle path that leads to the refuge of Prado del Cebollar, after crossing the Chico River, runs through a lush pine forest and is very lost, however, carefully following the milestones, and with the help of the GPS navigator, we will contribute with our step to its gradual recovery.

Description

DURATION:

The realization of the route requires 1 full day.

DIFFICULTY:

Very high. This is a very demanding excursion, with 1,422 m. of positive height gain to overcome and a distance of 19.60 km. to cover.

In the itinerary there are slopes with gradients close to 40% that, being snowy, and being able to present ice, we will be forced to climb, descend and traverse laterally. Mastering the progression with crampons and ice axe, and knowing and having practiced with assiduity self-stopping techniques with such material, is absolutely essential.

The wind exposure of the Loma de Cáñar is very high, so the route should be avoided if the intensity of the wind is considerable.

Some of the members of the group must know their way around without a trace as well as navigate with GPS.

We must never overestimate our capabilities. In case of doubt, please use a mountain guide.

M. I. D. E. Method (tour Information):

Assessment of aspects 1 to 5.

WATER:

Fountain in the Puente Palo Recreational Area (point 0).
Meeting of Barranco de Cortés and Barranco Hondo, in Río Chico (point 5).
Spring next to the Prado del Cebollar Refuge (point 6).
Cortijo (point 14).

MATERIAL NEEDED:

Rigid or semi-rigid hiking boots, warm clothing (hat, two pairs of gloves, fleece, down jacket.... ), waterproof jacket, cap or similar, neck tube, sunglasses (also a second spare pair or blizzard goggles), sunscreen and high protection lipstick, walking sticks, head flashlight, pocket knife, lighter, map, compass, cell phone and GPS (with their respective spare charges), first aid kit, backpack with water (1.5-2 l. ) and food for the day, spare T-shirt, underwear and socks, helmet, gaiters, crampons and ice axe.

BEST TIME/S:

The recommended period for this route runs from early December until late April, when the snow covers the mountains.

MAPPING:

Sierra Nevada National park. The Alpujarra. Marquesado del Zenete. Scale 1:40.000. Editorial Penibética.
Topographic map of Slopes of the Sierra Nevada (Evaluator Risk of Avalanches). Scale 1:25,000. Editorial Vane.

LANDSCAPE, FLORA AND FAUNA:

High siliceous summits with glacial and periglacial forms.

On the Loma de Cáñar, at medium altitude, we will find the Robledal de Cáñar, a formidable forest that persists thanks to the humidity that rises from the sea. We will also find reforestations of Aleppo pine and black pine, the latter alternating with wide extensions of dense scrubland. In the summit area the cushioned vegetation is made up of cushions of dog's tooth and dandelion.

It is frequent the sightings of mountain goats.

PEAKS: We ascend to the Tajo de los Machos Peak (3,085 masl.) and Cerrillo Redondo (3,021 masl.).

REMARKS:

In case of need, the Prado del Cebollar Refuge (point 6) can serve as shelter. If we wish, we can divide the route and do it in 2 days, spending the night in the refuge.

RULES TO RESPECT:

Summarized in a brief guide to environmental regulations applied to mountain sports in protected natural spaces of Andalusia (pages 54 and 55) and in the booklets General rules in the Natural area of Sierra Nevada, Responsible behavior in the National Park and Natural Park of Sierra Nevada, and Responsible behavior, Droppings, and debris of personal hygiene. More extended in the Decree 238/2011, 12 July, which establishes the organization and management of Sierra Nevada (points 5.4.5. –p. 163 - and 5.2. –page 262-).

WEATHER:

ROAD CONDITIONS:

Before you perform the route, you should check the conditions in the sierra (the risk of avalanches, ice...) through the following links:

How to arrive by car

From Granada we exit through the A-44 in the direction of Motril. We take the exit 164 (Béznar/Pine-Valley/Lanjarón/The Alpujarra) and headed by the A-348 towards Lanjarón. When we get to Lanjarón, we drive through the town, following the indications of the way forward direction Orgiva. We continue by A-348 and, when we get to Orgiva, we take the A-4132 in the direction of Pampaneira/Trevélez. We pass the Cáñar turnoff, Bayacas, Carataunas, and finally, Soportújar, and when we arrive at the height of the Ermita del Padre Eterno (very visible in a curve, on the right shoulder), we leave the road to turn left and follow the unpaved road that, after 11 km, will lead us to the Recreation area Puente Palo (point 0), where we find the parking for our vehicle on a firebreak.

Parking

Available.

Parking exit:

Recreation Area Puente Palo, Cáñar
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Parking arrival:

Recreation Area Puente Palo, Cáñar
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How to get there by public transport

The access to this path, using the public transport here exposed, it will require, due to the buses available, the overnight stay in Soportújar for two nights (the night prior to the implementation of the path and the night of the day on which it is done).

The buses that depart in the direction of Soportújar do it from the Bus station in Granada which do it at different hours. Before taking the bus, we should contact by telephone one of the public transportation services in the area so, once we get to the bus stop Soportújarwe pick you up there and we drive to the Recreation area Puente Palo (point 0). We will have to arrange with the carrier that, once the route is finished, he will pick us up in the Recreation area Puente Palo (point 0), and lead us back to the bus stop Soportújar. Buses depart from Soportújar to Granada which do it at different hours

Route

We started walking in the opposite direction along the lane that has allowed us to reach the Puente Palo Recreational Area (point 0). We will leave the recreational area to the right, below the lane, and take the road that, being closed to traffic (by a chain), begins to ascend to the north, through the pine forest.

As we ascend we will notice that the pine forest is the result of reforestation, with several specimens of ancient oaks among the Aleppo pines.

Bosque de pinos carrascos al comenzar la ruta — Forest of aleppo pines at the start of the route

When we reach the first crossroads (point 1), we will continue on the left, following the main lane and gradually ascending until we reach a second junction (point 2). At this second junction we will leave the main lane to continue on the right, finding a fence a few meters away (point 3). After crossing the fence through a gate (which we will leave closed as we pass), we will cross a stream and continue along the path. We must be attentive because, soon, the path forks (point 4), and we must take the path that goes up, the one on the left.

Puerta en vallado (punto 3) — Door in the fence (point 3)

Sierra de Lújar y Salobreña, vistos en nuestro ascenso — Sierra de Lújar and Salobreña, seen in our ascent

We will notice that the path we follow, originally wide, has been transformed into a barely marked path that the black pines and pines want to steal its space.

El frondoso piornal recupera su espacio arrebatándoselo al antiguo carril — The leafy piornal recovers its space, taking it away from the old lane.

We're going up little by little until we got to the place in which they bind the Ravine of Cortez and the Ravine, both tributaries of the Río Chico (point 5). We will cross this joint or horcajo and we will begin to go up the opposite slope of the valley in the opposite direction to the one we were following, that is to say, in a southerly direction. Shortly after starting to climb we will notice that the path we are following begins to get lost. At that moment we will have to turn to the left, towards the north, and gradually enter the pine forest. The bridle path that we must follow zigzags through the pine forest, and sometimes it is difficult to find. It is advisable to navigate with the GPS (following the track). If you do not have a GPS navigator, you will have to be very attentive to locate the milestones that mark the trail, as there are some. It is essential not to get lost here. If we get lost, we must leave the pine forest, relocate and look for an alternative path, because getting into the lushness of the pine forest without a defined path will be very difficult.

Vadeo del Barranco Hondo, en Río Chico (punto 5) — Wading the Barranco Hondo, in Río Chico (point 5)

Camino de herradura prácticamente perdido — Bridle path almost lost

Camino de herradura a través del pinar — Bridle path through the pine forest

Camino de herradura saliendo del pinar, en las inmediaciones del Refugio del Prado del Cebollar — Bridle path out of the pine forest,
in the immediate vicinity of the Shelter of the Prado del Cebollar

Loma de Cáñar (Cerrillo Redondo y Pico del Tajo de los Machos), vista desde las inmediaciones del Prado del Cebollar — Loma de Cáñar (Cerrillo Redondo and Pico del Tajo de los Machos),
viewed from the vicinity of the Prado del Cebollar

When we exit the pine forest we will find ourselves walking through its upper limit in a southern direction to, when we reach the end, turn in an opposite direction. Here the path is very clear and, soo, we will have reached the Refuge of Prado del Cebollar (point 6).

The Refuge of the Prado del Cebollar was the accommodation of the upper ranks of the national troops during the Spanish civil war. The war front was very close to this place for almost the entire war, with Las Alegas, the hill situated to the back and above the shelter, in the line of fire.

Today, thanks to the selfless intervention of a few mountaineers, the shelter is clean. The installed door and windows are enough to protect it from the outdoors, although some leaks may form through the cover when it rains. Next to the refuge exits a spring with water throughout the year.

The view towards the south, down the valley, allows us to contemplate the Robledal de Cáñar, the Pantano de Rules, Salobreña, and the Mediterranean Sea, making it possible to discern the Moroccan coast if the day is clear.

Refugio de Prado Cebollar (punto 6) — Shelter Prado Cebollar (point 6)

Limpio interior del refugio de Prado Cebollar — Clean inside of the shelter of Prado Cebollar

Vista valle abajo, desde el refugio de Prado Cebollar — View down the valley, from the shelter of Prado Cebollar

Manantial junto al refugio de Prado Cebollar — Spring along to the shelter of Prado Cebollar

After our visit to the Shelter of Prado del Collar, we will continue our march towards the north, at mid-hillside, with a tendency towards the upwards direction and without an apparent trail. Once we reach Fuente Larga (point 7), we'll be able to contemplate from there the valley of the river Toril, also enjoying an unusual view of the southern face of Sierra Nevada. The veleta can be seen here as a formidable peak.

Subiendo hacia el Collado de Fuente Larga desde el Refugio del Prado del Cebollar — Going up to the Collado de Fuente Larga
from the Shelter of the Prado del Cebollar

Macho montés en el Prado del Cebollar — Male wild on the lawn at the Cebollar

Vertiente sur de la sierra, vista desde el Collado de Fuente Larga (punto 7) — Southern slope of the sierra, view from the Collado de Fuente Larga (point 7)

El Mulhacén, con su loma, y el Refugio Poqueira, vistos desde el Collado de Fuente Larga (punto 7) — The Mulhacén, with its hillock, and the Refugio Poqueira,
seen from the Collado de Fuente Larga (point 7)

El Veleta y el Cerro de los Machos, vistos desde el Collado de Fuente Larga (punto 7) — El Veleta and the Cerro de los Machos,
seen from the Collado de Fuente Larga (point 7)

From the Collado de Fuente Larga we will climb the hill that leads up to the top of the Pico del Tajo de los Machos (point 8). Upon reaching the summit we will look out over the valley of the Lanjarón River. We will see Cuerda Alta with all its peaks (from left to right: Cerro del Caballo, Tajos Altos and Tozal del Cartujo), and, refining the view, the Refugio Elorrieta presiding over the head of the valley. To the southwest, we will contemplate the Sierra de la Almijara, and, behind it, in the distance, the Sierra de las Nieves.

Tajo de los Machos, visto desde el Collado de Fuente Larga (punto 7) — Tajo de los Machos, as seen from the Collado de Fuente Larga (point 7)

Hacia el Pico del Tajo de los Machos por la loma, desde el Collado de Fuente Larga — Towards the Pico del Tajo de los Machos by the hill,
from the Collado de Fuente Larga

Vistas hacia la Sierra de la Almijara y la Sierra de las Nieves — Views towards the Sierra de Almijara and Sierra de las Nieves

La Alcazaba y el Mulhacén — The Alcazaba and the Mulhacén

Cima del Pico del Tajo de los Machos (punto 8), con el Cerro del Caballo al fondo — Summit of the Tajo de los Machos Peak (point 8),
with the Cerro del Caballo in the background

Cerro, refugio y laguna del Caballo — Hill, shelter and lagoon of the Caballo

Tozal del Cartujo y Refugio Elorrieta, vistos desde el Tajo de los Machos — Tozal del Cartujo and Refugio Elorrieta, seen from Tajo de los Machos

From the Pico del Tajo de los Machos, we will head south, following the Loma de Cáñar. We will pass Cerrillo Redondo (point 9), whose top barely stands out from the surroundings. Following the hill, when it only tends to go down, we will find the remains of the mine and the Tío Veneno's hut (point 10). Only imagination allows us to guess how hard life could have been in that place, at that altitude and with that degree of exposure to cold and wind.

Hacia Cerrillo Redondo siguiendo la Loma de Cáñar — Towards Cerrillo Redondo following the Loma de Cáñar

Llegando a Cerrillo Redondo — Reaching Cerrillo Redondo

Prado Cebollar (con su refugio), visto desde la loma de Cáñar — Prado Cebollar (with shelter), seen from the hill of Cáñar

Casilla y mina del Tío Veneno sobre la loma de Cáñar — Casilla and mine of Tío Veneno on the hill of Cáñar.

Casilla y mina del Tío Veneno (punto 10) — Casilla and mine of Tío Veneno (point 10)

We will continue descending, following the hill at all times, and we will reach a place where the hardest rock emerges, standing out from its immediate surroundings. To our right the terrain flattens out, like a meadow. Following the ridge, avoiding the aforementioned rocks on the right, we will come across a stone milestone (point 11). At this point we will turn left and begin to descend through the hillside. Several milestones, somewhat distant from each other, but identifiable (without fog), will confirm that we are following the right path. Down, in the direction that we follow, and relatively close, we will see a farmhouse with a "U" shaped plant that will serve us as a reference, because we should head towards it. We will come out onto a lane (point 12), which we will follow briefly to avoid crossing the leafy piornal. Soon, in a right turn of the lane (point 13), we will leave it and we will continue descending following the watercourse that, soon, and as a small ravine, enters a pine forest made up of specimens of small size. Once we have crossed the pine forest we will have arrived at the farmhouse with form of "U" seen previously from above (point 14).

Bajando la ladera desde la Loma de Cáñar (punto 11) — Down the slope from the Hill of Cáñar (item 11)

Vaguada convertida en barranquillo — Thalweg converted in barranquillo

En las inmediaciones del cortijo con forma de “U” (punto 14) — In the immediate vicinity of the farm with a “U” shape (point 14)

From here we will only have to follow the track that allows us to reach the farmhouse by car. After successive twists and turns, immersed again in the Aleppo pine forest, we will pass through the crossroads where we turned off on the way out (point 2), and then through the junction where we avoid the detour (point 1). When the desire to arrive and the accumulated fatigue are the only sensations that occupy us, we will have reached the end of the route, being already back in the Recreational Area Puente Palo (point 0).

De vuelta en el aparcamiento del Área Recreativa Puente Palo (punto 0) — Back in the parking lot of the Recreation Area Puente Palo (point 0)

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The tracks for GPS in general, and, in particular, registered in ravines, corridors, corners and other tight places, generally contain inaccuracies.

Most of the GPS reflect the graphic scale of the map in the screen. As we activate the zoom of the device, the scale of the map will vary. If we “get closer to the ground,” the scale of the map decreases, and, consequently, we see a smaller amount of “ground” than if we “get away” from it, that is to say, that we increase the scale of the map.

When you follow a downloaded and previously stored track in our GPS, we must ensure that the scale of the map on which the path appears is never too small. We will seek to “get away” from the floor, and we will not obsess with faithfully following the stored track , because we may not notice the inaccuracies that the latter contains.

The precision of the GPS is used to record the route was a, and the GPS that we are using for doing it is another, and therefore, it will be impossible that the points of both tracks, which serves us as a guide and that we are recording, match at 100%. It is for this reason that, even with a single way to move from a particular place, let us note that the track serves us guide runs several meters to the right or to the left of our location.

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All times described are effective and indicative, having taken into account for their calculation an average group of participants, an average capacity of these and the minimum stops for refreshments and rest.

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Neither corresponds to the same its maintenance.

In any case, the user has to take the necessary precautions for its use involves the exercise of a high-risk activity.

The equipment, signaling, and any other type of installation on the route may also suffer unforeseen variations with the passage of time, for various reasons such as weather, deterioration, or vandalism; therefore it is strongly recommended to be accompanied by a guide if you do not know the terrain or the situation in which the signaling or equipment are located.

Also, we invite you to document yourselves with books and specialized guides to complement the information described on this website.

Pre-plan the activity. You should obtain reliable and proven information about the route and the activity that is intended to perform, in terms of the physical demands, technique, equipment necessary to make it, etc, In this “design phase” of the activity is where you can act on those elements that generate the risk that the activity entails.

Inform yourselves about the weather in the area. Do not forget that the weather in the mountain is very variable. Today, there are numerous possibilities of obtaining this information. This information is valuable to analyze, evaluate and assess the tolerability of these risks (rain, snow, storms, wind, etc.) which may be present or to accompany the activity. The paths may vary a lot depending on the time of the year and the weather conditions, therefore it is recommended to pay attention to the recommendations made in this regard and check the weather before each departure.

Each one of the participants of an activity must assess whether the weather is or not adverse to their own physical condition and skills to cope with this activity and it is your responsibility to do it or not.

Confirm in the area the prior information. Once you have arrived at the area of the activity to confirm the information previously acquired on the condition of the trails, roads, the snow conditions, weather, water level of the rivers, the situation of the sea to the specific activities that develop there, equipment that could have the sports facility, in case you need them, and dangers arising lately in the path and/or activity etc

This information can be confirmed in the information centers, mountain guides, shelters, Police, etc., The information contained in this website is based on optimal conditions and equipment in good condition to do the activity, and it is not the responsibility of the Provincial council of Granada the conditions of the sport equipment.

Adapt the activity to our physical conditions. Be modest and learn to resign. You have to know to renounce, even though one is very experienced. The mountain will always be there and will wait for us. Always put first the safety of the collective, second the safety of the individual. You should never be too self-confident or lessen your focus, no tter how easy the activity is. The physical ability is fundamental to the realization of any activity in the mountains, so there is no overvaluing our physical abilities, and we have to know how to adapt the paths to our terms. In case of not having sufficient capacity, users should refrain from doing the routes.

Adapt the activity to our technical conditions. For the carrying out of any activity in the mountain and more those that involve some risk, it is necessary to have knowledge of the specific techniques and necessary to carry them out; so we recommend people who do not have the necessary knowledge to refrain from performing any activity, even those that seem easier like hiking. The simple reading of the reviews contained in this website do not train any person for practicing the activity. It is always recommended the accompaniment of guides and staff specialized in the mountains.

Likewise, it requires a prior and deep understanding of the medium in which the activity is carried out, as well as the right time and the optimal conditions to carry it out.

Personal technical equipment. It is absolutely essential to bring the technical material, clothing, footwear, specific documentation, equipment, sun protection, food and water, etc., necessary to perform sports activities. If the activity is of high commitment, it should be expanded to first aid kit and emergency resources. The equipment must be perfectly revised and adjusted to the information and pre-planning.

Subjective objective risks inherent in all sport activities on the mountain. In all athletic activities on the mountain there is an evident exposure to falls with very serious consequences, which may be, but not limited to: brain Trauma, in limbs due to slipping on rocks, in the jumps without any visibility of the bottom, poor reception to the water in the jumps, assurance deficient in the descent of rappelling, extreme tiredness, excess of confidence, lack of preparation or equipment for the activity, inappropriate use of material, hypothermia, and dehydration.

This type of sporting activity involves risks that each participant must know and assume.

We must never underestimate risks and overestimate our capabilities.

It is possible that the fixed equipment the activity counts on (ravines, climbing, etc) and that depends on the progression and/or the protection against the fall in some sections, is not in good condition, as we do not have a regulated periodic maintenance. It is the responsibility of each user to see/check if the material is in good conditions and judge whether or not they can trust in it before you use it.

There are activities which develop in the snow, in places that are very exposed, or in the inside of a course of water, and depending on the time (during defrost, immediately after a snowfall, after a period of rain or storm), could dramatically increase the flow becoming very technical and dangerous. We must never underestimate risks and overestimate our capabilities.

This type of sporting activity involves risks that each participant must know and assume.

As well as an activity in the nature, there may be rock falls, landslides or trees, etc

Guides. In case you go with a guide, you must follow the instructions of the guides, coordinators, or people with more experience, preventing situations of risk, personal or groupal. It is necessary to put in the knowledge of the guides or companions of the activity any possible injury or incident which may affect the development of the activity before and during the athletic activity in nature.

The participants in the activities contained in this website must possess sufficient knowledge and the physical capacity which will enable you to make the specified activities, and to deal with them they must have sufficient capacity, technical and physical, so that they can do it independently and safely. Likewise, they assume the risks inherent in this type of activities and have the knowledge and the equipment needed to perform the activities, and must be approved by the U. E. and in optimum condition for your use.

Do not go alone to the mountain to perform the activity. If you do so, limit yourselves only to places with prior experience, known and consistent with your physical ability and technique. Except in exceptional circumstances, never to leave alone a member of the group, and much less if they're injured or fatigued.

Report on the activity and planned itinerary and respect what has been planned. Communicate to someone (shelter, camping, hotel, friends, relatives) the place and the activity to be performed. And importantly, even if sometimes it is cumbersome, it is imperative to warn that same person of the end of the activity. This recommendation is essential when trying to perform a solo activity.

Graduations. The participants of the activities should be trained to perform the activities in function of the graduation set for each activity, so it is your responsibility to know these rankings and the risks that it involves, therefore you assume performing the activity and everything that could happen.

Learn how to orient yourself. Carry GPS, mapping of the area and compass. You can not trust everything to the GPS, in certain situations it may fail. With a proper handling of the compass and map, we can reduce the risks and prevent accidents.

The tracks for GPS in general, and, in particular, registered in ravines, corridors, corners and other tight places, generally contain inaccuracies.

The precision of the GPS is used to record the route is one, and the GPS that we are using for doing it is another, and therefore, it will be impossible that the points of both tracks which serves us as a guide and that we are recording, match at 100%. It is for this reason that, even when there is only one way to travel a particular location, let us note that the track that serves us as a guide runs several meters to the right or to the left of our location.

The activity in the mountains is not finished until we return to a safe place. The summit is only half of the journey. Do let your guard down until you're completely safe. This includes returning home in your car. There are too many mountain sports practitioners who have road accidents after a tough activity.

The digital mapping used in this website has been generated by the IGN (National Geographic Institute), to be used according to the conditions of the license of use and in accordance with the Ministerial Order FOM/2807/2015.

If there's any accident alert the emergency number, and even the family members or emergency contact. Every minute is important. To meet this recommendation is necessary to carry a mobile phone with charged batteries or any other means of communication to launch the alarm. The GPS is very useful to properly communicate our position and to facilitate our location. In Spain, the monst useful emergency phone numbers are 112 (Civil Protection), 062 (Civil Guard).

The Provincial council of Granada is not responsible for the correct or incorrect use which might be made of this summary, and the consequences that may arise from it. For this reason, it is recommended to the users to be responsible and prudent while carrying ouit the activities on this website. The use of these reviews implies the user will assume the inherent risks of the activity and involves the recognition of their sole responsibility for the security during the development of the activity. The simple reading of the reviews contained in this website do not train any person to practice the activity. It is always recommended to be accompaniment by guides and staff specialized in the mountains.

The various activities contained in this website, are part of what are considered to be risk sports, and they require learning and experience. This website provides technical information for many sport activities in nature, existing at present in the province of Granada, without managing to include, on occasions, information about the state of conservation and maintenance of the routes, facilities or equipment, if there's any. Therefore, the security contiditions for each and every proposed activity are not guaranteed.

The Provincial council of Granada does not assume in any case any responsibility for accidents that may occur while performing the activities listed here.

The information contained in this website is not intended to replace in any case, the experience of participating in sporting activities in the nature, who should be aware of the risks associated with the practice of these sports that are presented here and assume the responsibility to address these risks.

Some of the areas included in this guide are located within protected natural spaces subject to specific legislation and that the mountaineer should know beforehand.

The Provincial council of Granada does not assume in any case, the legal consequences of any infringements against the current legislation.

For any suggestion, the Provincial council of Granad invites you to send an email to the Contact from the web www.exploregranada.es.

Tajo de los Machos and Cerrillo Redondo

Circular route that allows you to ascend to these two tresmiles, which, when not placed on the main cord of the Sierra Nevada, are among the least ascended the mountain.

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Very high

High Mountain, Medium Mountain

Winter Mountaineering

1 day

Circular

Winter, Spring

Adults