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This time the 16 participants began their journey through the high peaks of Sierra Nevada, on Friday July 5 with a transfer to the town of Trevelez.

This population of the Alpujarra is located more than 1,600 meters above sea level, and has the honor to enjoy the title of the highest village in the Iberian Peninsula.

The sports activity began on Saturday July 6, with the first light of dawn ascending growing areas of this medieval town and coming up to seven lakes, up the bed of the river "ass dog".

Once, in the 7 Lakes cirque, the walkers were divided into 2 groups.

The most numerous and that he intended to make the longer route, ascended to the summit of the Citadel, with the aim of lowering the strut of 7 lakes and ascend to Mulhacen his face East, but snow accumulation and ice throughout this section, advise against this route by not having the minimum security guarantees for these 11 athletes, so they retraced their steps and up the slope sigh Drills reached the height of the south face of Mulhacen, descending the point of origin for vertical trail that links this mountain pass to the village of Trevelez.

In total 27 km climb 2,200 meters and a long and successful route for more than 13 hours.

Meanwhile, a small group of 5 trekkers, decided to take the easier way from 7 lakes to the summit of Mulhacen with its 3484 mts.

stands as the highest peak of the Iberian peninsula.

The return was made by the same way and after 13h of travel, 22 km and will climb 1,700 meters, arrived in the afternoon to the place of origin, after having enjoyed alpine and winter landscapes Queen Betic Cordillera.

The weekend concluded on Sunday July 7 with a leisurely stroll through the streets of Trevelez, and enjoy their culture, history and gastronomy.

The next activity Totana hiking club, will take place next Sunday, July 21, from 8 in the morning from the front of City Hall.

This activity included in the program of celebrations of Santiago, tour the sights of the pipe Soriana and will conclude with a guided tour of the archaeological site of La Bastida, the jewel of Southeast Argárica Spanish.

Source: Club Senderista de Totana