A one am start from Lanjaron, an hours drive to the trailhead, followed by 5 hours trudge uphill through the night might not seem the best way to climb a mountain. But when we approached the summit and the sun broke through the horizon, all the hard effort and discomfort seemed well worthwhile. We were at the highest point in mainland Spain, Mulhacen, 3482m.
Night ascents of Mulhacen, Spain
Sunrise from the summit of Mulhacen
Fantastic colours on the eastern bowl
The Eastern Sierras
The summiteers
Veleta (R) and it's shadow (L) across the Vega de Granada
Veleta