One of the most emblematic peaks of Sierra de Almijara, a classic climb to the top. Beside the characteristic pyramid-shape, this mountain is famous for being the witness of many battles between the Maquis (Spanish guerrillas) and the Civil Guard.
There is still a ruin of a Guardia Civil’s barracks on the top of the Lucero. With a bit of luck we can glimpse Mountain Goats, Golden and Bonelli’s Eagles. The views at the top are stunning, huge sweeps of Granada province. On clear days we can see Gibraltar and many miles of the coast of Africa.
Anyone hiking will ask you if you have climbed La Maroma, because it is an essential summit in Malaga. There are several ways to climb it; the main ones are Canillas de Aceituno, El Robledal and Llanadas de Sedella.
This is the shortest route to the peak. The route starts at la Llanadas de Sedella (Sedella’s meadows) where we will be driven in 4×4, a 50 minutes journey from Canillas de Albaida.
This is a circular route and on our way up we will pass by Tacita de Plata (a natural water source) on footpaths until we reach the rocky plateau of the top.
12 km. (7,5 mi.)
650 m. (2,132 ft.)
Moderate
Tracks, footpath and limestone pavement
Sedella and Canillas de Aceituno
5 – 6 hours + transfers (2 hours)
2,069 m. (6,788 ft.)
All year.
| Group | € / person |
|---|---|
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 40 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
This is one of the classical routes to La Maroma along with the Canillas de Aceituno route.
We will start with a transfer to El Robledal in Alhama (time depending on the picking up point) in the north face of the mountain. The route goes through pine and oak forests until reaching 1800 meters. Despite being a long route, when you finish you will feel great because the area between oaks is gorgeous, the Salto del Caballo path is very beautiful and the views on the way to the Maroma are magnificient. It is one of the essential summits of Malaga.
15 km. (9,32 mi.)
998 m. (3,265 ft.)
Moderate-challenging.
Tracks, footpath and limestone pavement
Alhama de Granada
6 – 7 hours + transfers (Approx. 3 hours from and to Cómpeta)
2,069 m. (6,788 ft.)
All year.
| Group | € / person |
|---|---|
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 40 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
This walk begins and ends in the white washed village of Canillas de Aceituno. It is known as the Casa de la Nieve (house of the snow) which was a traditional route for muleteers to La Maroma to get snow.
20 km. (12,43 mi.)
1,500 m. (4,921 ft.)
Difficult
Tracks, footpath and limestone pavement
Canillas de Aceituno
6 – 7 hours + transfers (Approx. 3 hours from and to Cómpeta)
2,069 m. (6,788 ft.)
All year.
| Group | € / person |
|---|---|
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 40 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
Minimum age: 14 years old.
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