Poqueira Hut approaches

There are 3 main routes:
(1) Via the Hoya de Portillo ranger station above Capileira (3hrs) but depends on getting a car to the 2200m start point in the forest. Little ascent and the easiest route in good conditions.
(2) Via the Acequia route (3hrs). Not recommended if snow and ice below 2500m as this route will involve traversing angled slopes. Hard on the old feet!
(3) The Poqueira Gorge. From the electric station on up the valley head. Climb up to Cortijo thomas and then on up and left to the hut (4hrs). This is the most sheltered way in poor conditions.