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Cycling in Granada
Cycling from Granada offers a challenging high mountain climb to Veleta at 3,356 m with mostly paved roads and some gravel sections.
Riding in Granada in numbers
- 1
- 46 km
- 46 km
- 2,760 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 22% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 3,356 m on Veleta from Granada
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Granada
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Granada
From Granada, cyclists can tackle the Veleta route, a point-to-point ride covering 46.4 km with a total elevation gain of 2,760 m. The route passes through Huétor Vega, Cájar, Barrio de la Vega, and Monachil. The climb begins around 20.3 km into the ride and extends for 24.5 km, gaining 1,781 m at an average gradient of 7.3%, with maximum gradients up to 14.7%. This makes it a demanding mountain route reaching a summit height of 3,356 m. The route is mostly paved (95%) with some 5% gravel or unpaved sections. Cyclists encounter 10.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane and can use a 1.6 km cycle path. Services are sparse, with the longest stretch without any for 11.8 km. There are 10 railway stations near the route, providing access points.
- The terrain is mountainous with a major climb beginning at 20.3 km. The main ascent spans 24.5 km with an average gradient of 7.3% and a maximum gradient of 14.7%. The highest point reached is 3,356 m.
