# Las Alpujarras

> The A-4132 runs about 42 km from Órgiva to Trevélez at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. The Junta de Andalucía has recognised it as a scenic road; it is winding

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/alpujarras-route/

The A-4132 runs about 42 km from Órgiva to Trevélez at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. The Junta de Andalucía has recognised it as a scenic road; it is winding and passes through white villages.

- **Region:** Andalusia (Granada)
- **Road:** A-4132
- **Start / end:** Órgiva – Trevélez
- **Top elevation:** Trevélez, 1,476 m
- **Best season:** Spring and autumn

Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €8 (Spain).

## What should you know before visiting Las Alpujarras?

- From Granada it is about 48 km to Lanjarón, the gateway to the Alpujarra. From there the road continues to Órgiva, where the A-4132 begins and climbs into the Alpujarra Alta.
- The A-4132 follows the foot of the Sierra Nevada and adapts to the ravines. The curves begin right after the turn-off, so expect slow driving and stops.
- Trevélez lies at 1,476 m. The municipality extends to the summit of Mulhacén (about 3,480 m), the highest point of the Iberian Peninsula.
- In Sierra Nevada National Park free camping without authorisation is banned, as is driving off the tracks. Do not overnight in or near river channels.

## The drive

Beyond Lanjarón and Órgiva, the A-4132 leads through Soportújar into the Alpujarra Alta. A detour on the A-4129 reaches the villages of the Poqueira ravine: Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira. Back on the A-4132 come Pitres, Pórtugos and Busquístar, then Trevélez. We found no verified vehicle length or height limits for the narrow village streets; with a large motorhome, check the map and signs beforehand.

## Camping

Overnight rules depend on protection status. For Sierra Nevada National Park the Spanish environment ministry lists free camping without authorisation and driving off the tracks as banned. A motorhome area at Órgiva appears in directories. Some forest tracks lead to sights, but not all suit a motorhome. On site, follow signs and the municipality's notices.

## FAQs

**How long is the route?**
The A-4132 from Órgiva to Trevélez is about 42 km long. Add the approach from Granada (about 48 km to Lanjarón) and detours such as the A-4129 to the Poqueira villages.

**When is the best time to go?**
Press reports name spring and autumn, when the ravines are green and snow still caps the peaks. Winter conditions can occur at altitude; check weather and road conditions before driving.

**Is wild camping allowed in the Sierra Nevada?**
Not without authorisation in the national park; the environment ministry lists free camping as banned. With a motorhome it is better to choose a campsite or motorhome area and clarify any exceptions beforehand.

**Which villages lie along the route?**
In order: Lanjarón, Órgiva, Soportújar, the Poqueira villages Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira, then Pitres, Pórtugos, Busquístar and Trevélez. Capileira is a base for high-mountain routes.

**How much are the tolls on Las Alpujarras?**
Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €8 (Spain). Estimate with typical rates; motorhomes pay more, and vehicles over 3.5 t often pay by distance.

## Places to see

- [Puente Nuevo](https://camping-spirit.com/places/ronda/)
- [Alhambra](https://camping-spirit.com/places/alhambra/)
- [Setenil de las Bodegas](https://camping-spirit.com/places/setenil/)
- [Poqueira gorge villages](https://camping-spirit.com/places/alpujarra/)

## Campsites nearby

- [All campsites in Spain](https://camping-spirit.com/camping/spain/)