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Comarca de la Vega de Granada

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Pico Veleta — ascent to the top of Sierra Nevada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Cenes De La Vega

Pico Veleta — ascent to the top of Sierra Nevada

Hard

5.0

(25)

1,813

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Pico Veleta — ascent to the top of Sierra Nevada

05:49

88.6km

2,700m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

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Start point

Parking

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21.2 km

Cerro de la Dehesilla (view of Tajo del Zorro)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is about midway to the Veleta summit if you started from downtown Granada. The views at 1900 meters elevation are already breathtaking, though the thinner air and exercise might have something to do with that as well ;-)

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33.6 km

Pico Veleta Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

From La Hoya de la Mora there is a barrier to prevent motor vehicles from entering. By bicycle you can continue going up.
To reach the top it is advisable …

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70.3 km

Public Water Fountain

73.4 km

El Charcón Valley and Tunnels

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An alternative road that avoids the Alto de Hazallanas, per la estreta vall de El Charcón. La carretera surt de la població de Güejar Sierra, passant per Maitena i que …

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77.2 km

Güéjar Sierra

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Güéjar Sierra is a picturesque Granada town at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, which preserves the charm of its narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Surrounded by mountains, viewpoints, and trails.

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88.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.2 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.1 km

8.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,230 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

36°C

17°C

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