GUIDED HIKING · Ojén · Monda · Istán
White Villages Andalucía 3 Days
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
THREE DAYS BETWEEN THE WHITE VILLAGES
Discover the mountain side of the Costa del Sol on a three-day circular trek linking Ojén, Monda and Istán. Starting and finishing near Marbella, the journey combines traditional white villages, Mediterranean forests and the landscapes of Sierra Blanca and the Sierra de las Nieves area.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Route
- Ojén → Monda → Istán → Ojén
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
- Season
- Autumn · Winter · Spring
- Group size
- Up to 10
- Participants
- Adults with mountain-walking experience
DAY BY DAY
Ojén → Monda
Leave Ojén through El Cerezal and its chestnut woods, climb Cerro Nicolás and continue towards Juanar. Mountain trails, Mediterranean views and the pinsapo forest lead into the final approach to the white village of Monda.
- Distance
- 24.89 km
- Elevation gain
- +1,737 m
- Elevation loss
- −1,631 m
- Estimated walking time
- 10 h 10 min
- Highest point
- 1,201 m
- Planned start
- 07:00 · Ojén village square
Follow the mountain guide's instructions; this page is for route information, not independent navigation.
OUR HOTEL SELECTION
The trek includes three hotel nights (Ojén, Monda and Istán), with an optional fourth night in Ojén, with luggage transfer and meals available by arrangement. Hotel availability, meals, transfers, insurance details and what is included will be confirmed in your offer before booking. Dates and prices are available on enquiry.
An optional fourth night in Ojén after the trek can be added.
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip (not smooth-soled trainers)
- Carry enough drinking water for each full day; reliable treated-water refills are not available on the route.
- Sun protection: cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Warm layers and a waterproof, windproof jacket
- Hiking poles, a headtorch and spare batteries
- A daypack with luggage transfer, or a larger backpack if carrying your belongings
- Snacks for the walk (a picnic for each trekking day is included)
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
For fit adults with mountain-walking experience. Expect long days, substantial climbs and uneven ground. Day 3 includes exposed sections and a chain-assisted passage; this trek is not suitable for everyone with a fear of heights. Summer is avoided because of the heat. Pets are not permitted.
The itinerary may be adapted by the guide to weather and group conditions.