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Scale new heights and join our unforgettable adventure to the Spanish Peaks.
Head to the Sierra Nevada National Park and trek across Spain’s highest peaks. This exhilarating trek not only offers you the chance to connect with nature and experience unbeatable views but take on an epic physical challenge to fundraise for the EY Foundation. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and beauty with like-minded fundraisers to raise vital funds to run programmes that empower young people from low-income backgrounds.
EY Foundation is running this trek in partnership with highly experienced adventure tourism company Global Adventure Challenges (GAC), who facilitated our 2024 Angkor Wat trek and our 2026 trek to Mount Toubkal. They have over 20 years of experience, lots of high-profile clients and have run this trek on several occasions.
About the challenge
The challenge will see you starting in the Sierra Nevada National Park, trekking through the rocky terrains and beautiful landscapes to the Veleta, Pico de Loma and Mulhacén peaks over three days. You will be led by experienced local guides, a Global Adventure Challenges Leader and a UK-based doctor - so know you are in safe hands.
As you complete the trek, know all of your hard work has paid off and that you ‘ve helped young people from low-income backgrounds reach their full potential in the workplace. There will also be a meal to celebrate your achievement in the evening after the trek has been completed!
Mount Toubkal almost conquered me with hazardous conditions, gruelling heat and exhaustion but with the support of my amazing EY trekkers, we did it! Exciting to raise money for young people, meet new people and style out my new trekking kit
For me personally, this was an absolutely transformative experience and enabled me to meet some utterly incredible people (both within and outside of EY). The EY Foundation do such amazing work and were so helpful in helping me with my fundraising efforts. I am honoured to have been able to participate in such efforts for such a fantastic organisation and will endeavour to continue supporting their cause. 10/10 experience – go and sign up NOW!
When?
16-20 June 2027, departing from a London airport to head to Spain. The actual trek takes place over 3 days and will cover approximately 38km.
Where?
Flights will be departing from London and flying to Spain. Participants will set off from Sierra Nevada National Park.
Who can take part?
Anyone over the age of 18. Invite your friends, family, or colleagues!
Fundraising requirements
We require each fundraiser to reach a target of £1,500. Participants will need to acknowledge their commitment to raising this before the challenge takes place.
And great news! EY employees are now eligible to obtain *matched funding for their EY Foundation fundraising. This means that for every pound you raise, EY will match it, doubling the impact of your efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your contributions and support the important work we do together. The fundraising team will notify you on how to do this and how to create your fundraising page upon signing up and will help you along your fundraising journey.
*Please note that you can claim a maximum of £500 in matched funding as an individual within a financial year, and up to £1,000 as a team during the same period. The matched funding should be used in addition to you reaching your £1,500 target.
Cost
Registration fee: £199 (non-refundable)
Self-funding fee: £1,831
Remember - you can also use your EY Spend Account £500 as part payment of this challenge too!
What’s included?
- Return flights from London Airport to Malaga with all associated airport taxes and fuel surcharges
- Transfers as stated in itinerary (provided upon sign up)
- All hotel accommodation, twin share, local 2-star rating
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from dinner day 1 through to breakfast day 5
- English-speaking local guide/s
- Global Adventure Challenge Leader from UK
- UK Doctor to travel with group with a full comprehensive medical kit
What’s not included?
- Personal travel insurance (please refer to the FAQ’s section for more details on this)
- Visa (if applicable)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Breakfast and lunch day 1
- Lunch and dinner day 5
More details on the challenge can be found in our FAQ page.
Sign up deadline: Friday 19 March 2027
Sign up here: Spanish Peaks Trek
5 Day Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from London airport to Spain. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Dinner provided and rest before the trek the next morning.
Day 2
Following breakfast, transfer to the national park to begin the challenge. Making your way slowly through the mountains to Veleta at 3,395m via north ridge. Stunning 360 views over the Mediterranean Sea towards Morocco. Descend back down the north ridge.
Trekking distance – approx.12km.
Day 3
Starting at Alto del Chorrillo, ascending to Laguna de la Caldera, eventually reaching Cerro Boto (3,182m), Pico de Loma Pelada (3,183m) and Lagunas de Rio Seco.
Trekking distance – approx. 15.5km
Day 4
After an early start, you will make a transfer from Capileira to Mirador de Trevelez. This will be the final assent to Mulhacén – the highest peak in mainland Spain. Here, you will have stunning views of the whole Sierra Nevada range (weather permitting). Making the gentle decent downhill, you will then transfer back to the hotel and attend a special dinner for you to celebrate your achievements.
Trekking distance – approx. 11km
Day 5
After breakfast, transfer to Malaga airport for the return flight back to London.
Any questions? Please email the fundraising team on SpanishThreePeaks@eyfoundation.ey.com
