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The affiliations normally run for a calendar year and are very good value. On showing your affiliated card, the price of a night’s accommodation at the Refugio Poqueira hut is substantially reduced. Note that the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) does not have reciprocal rights with Andalucian refuges.

Refugio de Poqueira (Routes 6, 7, 8, 9, 32)

An excellent guarded refuge with 85 beds open all year and an excellent meal service, it lies on a small plateau at 2500m just south east of the Río Mulhacén. It is affiliated to the Federación Andaluza de Montañismo and has reciprocal rights with the major European alpine clubs. It’s essential to reserve well in advance.

Normal winter access is recommended from Capileira (Cebadilla Eléctrica) and via the more sheltered Barranco de Poqueira. Early or late season access in calm conditions can also be made from the acequias (irrigation channel) route or from the Hoya del Portillo.

The Refugio Poqueira website (www.refugiopoqueira.com) gives a very useful weekly report on the status of the unguarded refugios Vivac La Caldera and Villavientos, along with important information about the current snow and mountain conditions.