Hoya de la Mora – Scenic Downhill loop from Cenes de la Vega

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Cenes De La Vega

Hoya de la Mora – Scenic Downhill loop from Cenes de la Vega

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2,406

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Hoya de la Mora – Scenic Downhill loop from Cenes de la Vega

03:58

63.9km

1,810m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.28 km

Sierra Nevada above the village and reservoir of Canales.

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steadily cranking up the mountain road, the switchbacks at Canales offer sweeping views to the north. Being the tallest in the Iberian Peninsula, the mountain often creates its own weather. …

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11.6 km

Canales reservoir with views of Sierra Nevada

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Take a look north while steadily working your way up this ascent: Great overlook across the reservoir located high in the mountains above Granada.

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24.4 km

Pradollano

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Pradollano is the highest ski resort in the Sierra Nevada and the hub for services at the foot of the slopes, home to hotels, restaurants, and an après-ski atmosphere. Located …

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33.2 km

Hoya de la Mora

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La Hoya de la Mora is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle to climb the Veleta peak. In this place, there is a large parking lot and a bus stop.

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38.1 km

Scenic Downhill

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Sometimes it is already difficult: stop and take a photo or enjoy the wonderful descent to the fullest. Of course, both would be best. But then you would have to …

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45.5 km

El Dornajo Visitor Center

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Here you will find information about Sierra Nevada and its surroundings. It also has a café and bar area.

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59.5 km

A pretty town located between the Aguas Blancas stream and the Genil river, which enjoys both its proximity to the magnificent landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, and its proximity to the city of the Alhambra.

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63.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.0 km

Surfaces

64.0 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,500 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

15°C

7°C

12 %

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Comments

June 26, 2022,Rennradtour Granada Pico del Veleta

Unbelievable. After that, no sore muscles. If you tackle difficult, long mountains but slowly, this is possible

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May 3, 2022,Sierra Nevada via Main Road

From Pinos Genil we start the climb up the old road to Sierra Nevada. After 3km of ascent we will connect with the main access road to the Sierra Nevada ski station A-395.
This is the most comfortable road to climb Sierra Nevada since it does not have large percentages and allows you to have a comfortable pace.

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May 2, 2022,Von Granada eigentlich auf den Pico del Veleta, aber da war der Schnee 🏔

Unfortunately, the road to the Pico de Veleta was totally snowed in, no way through. So we turned towards the radio telescope, where the path was also impassable from "only" 2700m. Pity!
The plan was to cycle the highest paved road in Europe, just 10m below the summit of Pico de Veleta. It is at 3380m and must offer a …

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