The 12 Best Granada Hiking Tours

1.Los Cahorros de Monachil Canyon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 879 reviews · 4 hours · from $54Our pick

Join a small group of up to eight from Granada and hike Los Cahorros de Monachil with guides such as Julio or Marcello. Expect river scenery, suspension bridges, a narrow tunnel, uphill sections, and helpful photo stops. The 6.5-kilometer route takes about three hours.

“Julio was an amazing tour guide! He’s super knowledgeable and makes sure to take his time with the trip. It was a beautiful hike that was the perfect amount of challenge without it being too hard.”

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2.Hiking in the Canyon of the Monachil Cubs in Granada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Join Marcello, Julio, or another English-speaking guide for a 6.5-kilometer walk through Los Cahorros near Granada. Expect suspension bridges, waterfalls, tunnels, narrow passages, local plants, and private minibus transport. Hiking poles are available on request, and the group is limited to eight.

“Great hike, has a small level of difficulty getting around the rocky edges on the river. Other than that it's amazing.”

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3.High Sierra Nevada hiking experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 323 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Leave Granada for a seven-hour Sierra Nevada hike with a UIMLA mountain guide, often Jaime, and sometimes his friendly dog Kai. Walk from 2,500 meters toward Tajos del Campanario, with waterfalls, mountain goats, snow, geology, and views of Mulhacén. The route is moderate, rocky, and weather-dependent.

“Really enjoyable hike with the most knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!”

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4.Hiking experience in the High Sierra Nevada National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $71

Leave central Granada with a UIMLA mountain guide and a group of up to eight. Hike from 2,500 meters through San Juan Valley to Tajos del Campanario, with views of Veleta, Mulhacén, and Alcazaba. Jaime and his dog Kai often guide the route, with poles and warm layers available.

“Great hike with Jaime, his dog, and fellow travelers. It was steep and long but well worth the effort!”

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5.Los Cahorros Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 6 hours · from $23Best value

Join a small English-speaking group of up to nine people for a six-hour outing from Granada to Los Cahorros. Guides such as Paula, Philippe, Christina, and Phillip lead you along steep paths, through Cueva de Las Palomas, across a hanging bridge, and to waterfalls where you can cool off.

“What a fantastic hike! Excellent guides, clear communication. The hike is strenuous in places and is a bit of an adventure. We saw three mountain goats too!”

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6.Hiking Snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada Park, Granada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Leave Granada at 9:30 a.m. for a four to five-hour snowshoe outing near Prado Llano and the Sierra Nevada ski resort. Guide Harry and his bilingual team choose a route based on snow, weather, and group ability. Expect 2 to 3 hours on foot, mountain views, bottled water, and brunch.

“Adding this experience to our Granada trip was the best decision ever! Harry was simply the best guide. He knows the area well, is constantly focused on safety, and is just a truly nice person to spend time with. We had so much fun. Snacks and picnic were tasty and thoughtful touch as well.”

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7.Guided Day Hike in Los Cahorros de Monachil

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $77

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Plaza de las Descalzas and ride to Monachil for a 4 to 5-hour river hike through Los Cahorros. Expect hanging bridges, iron handrails, the Palomas tunnel, pine forest, and wide Sierra Nevada views. Guides Gonzalo and Gonzales have earned special praise.

“Naturaleza: el rio, las montañas ♥️ Paisajes impresionantes. El guia me daba la mano cuando necesitaba ayuda ♥️”

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8.Snowshoe hiking in Sierra Nevada (Granada)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Join Julio for a private, four-hour snowshoe outing from Granada to Hoya de la Mora and Sierra Nevada National Park. You’ll walk near the Santuario de la Virgen de las Nieves, see Pico del Veleta, and learn how to move over snow without prior snowshoeing experience.

“A fantastic trip up in the snowy peaks and a novel way to look back towards Granada. Our host, Julio, welcomed us and carefully drove up the spectacular pass to the hiking spot. The equipment was in great condition and easy to use. In a mix of Spanish, Portuguese and English, Julio pointed out places of interest and facts about the area. The level of effort required is moderate and you are well-rewarded for it.”

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9.Hike along the Gollizno route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57

Join Julio for a three-hour, 8-kilometer walk on the Gollizno route near Granada. A van takes you from central Granada to the trail, where you will find countryside views, loose-stone paths, gentle climbs, and a river crossing. The experience is offered in English and capped at eight people.

“Really lovely walk through the tranquil countryside. The walk is not challenging, but sturdy footwear is needed as the paths have loose stones and are used neven in places. It’s worth doing this early in the morning to enjoy the views with fewer people on the trail.”

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10.Hiking along the Gollizno route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Leave Granada in an 8-seat van with guide Marcelo for a four-hour hike near Olivares. Follow the Velillos River through Mediterranean countryside, cross suspension bridges, climb scenic stairs, see ancient cave paintings, and rest at La Corcuela fountain.

“Our hike was magical. Our guide, Marcello, was very positive, helpful, patient and nice. He had a zest for the experience that one cannot fake. We all had a really nice time and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Granada to catch some beauty and nature (and exercise!) after touring the city.”

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11.Hiking in the natural park on the outskirts of the Alhambra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Set out from Puente del Aljibillo with Attraversiamo Tour and climb through the Alhambra’s natural surroundings toward Silla del Moro and Llano de la Perdiz. Guides such as Julio add history and humor, while the route brings steep sections, narrow ledges, light scrambling, and fine views over Granada.

“Really nice guide, very scenic route! The right amount of exciting, not too hard to do but great landscape and views throughout the hike!”

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12.Urban Hiking, Dehesa del Generalife. Around The Alhambra. Granada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet your English-speaking guide at Puerta de las Granadas for a four-hour walk through the Dehesa del Generalife. You’ll see the Aljibe de la Lluvia, Llano de la Perdiz, Silla del Moro, open areas near the Alhambra, and wide views over Granada. Guide Harry has led the route.

“Dim Trap už nějakou dobu znám a tak to byla jasná volba. Samozřejmě jsem se nedočkal žádného zklamání ba naopak vše bylo naprosto perfektní. Závěrem tour byla opět zakončena výborným jídlem spojeným s nádherným výhledem na západ slunce. Pastva pro oči i žaludek :D”

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