Spain, Siera Nevada, Pico Valeta: I was touring around this region of Spain, perhaps my favourite country in Europe, when I arrived at the snow - covered peaks of Siera Nevada, a mere 3398 metres altitude at this particular location. And so I decided to climb to the top via tracks, not seeing any other means, which I eventually managed to do, only to discover that just a few metres below, on the other side was a chairlift. Breathing in I appreciated the scenery and the spectacular, distant views.