The Sierra Nevada is the highest mountain range in mainland Spain and in western Europe outside the Alps. It is a world of soaring, snow-clad peaks and deep valleys far removed from the crowded beaches of the Costa del Sol just two hours away. The range provides tremendous scope for those who like their mountains rough and rugged. This guide offers a selection of routes from simple day walks to very demanding multi-day treks including Los Tres Miles Integral, the main ridges of the 3000m peaks in a multi-day trek. 5 high mountain scrambles, includes 8 gentler walks in the lower hills of the Cumbers Verdes and Dilar range near Granada, extensive local information, routes are described assuming summer conditions, with notes for winter hillwalking.