

The average temperature on this walk will be around 10C cooler than in Granada or on the coast.
Route length: 8.5 km Estimated duration: 3 h 30 m Starting altitude: 2,030 m Maximum altitude reached: 2,613 m Maximum positive slope: 605 m. It is the highest point in the province of Almeria, there is a panoramic view from the top.
The starting point, Puerta de la Ragua is better known for winter sports such as cross country skiing in the winter but in the summer it is a good place to climb to a high altitude to enjoy the cool temperatures. This route climbs the Chullo mountain which is 2,613 meters of altitude and the highest point in the province of Almeria. It is easily accessible and is an easy climb. From the summit there is a wonderful panoramic view: To the south, the Sierras de Gádor, Contraviesa and Lújar, behind them the Mediterranean; below is , the Alpujarra. To the west Mulhacén, Alcazaba, Cerro Pelado and Picón de Jeres. To the north, the plains of the Marquesado, the Hoya de Guadix, the Sierra de Baza and, in the background, Cazorla, the Sagra and Segura. To the east, the line of peaks of the Sierra Nevada Almeriense, with the Cerro del Almirez in the foreground.
| pax | Name | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | John Butts y Sarah Brenchley | 1 | |
| 1 | Mike Lumber + Tara | 1 | |
| 1 | Gracia Garcia | 1 |