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Veleta from Granada

Granada, SpainRoad

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46 km
Distance
2,760 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
2,760 m
Distance
46 km
Elevation (m)01,0002,0003,0004,0000 km10 km20 km30 km40 km46 kmHighest point3,357 m at 46.4 kmStart0 kmFinish46 km

Route overview

Riders prepared for a long, sustained climb with 2760 m elevation gain over 46 km.

46.4 km ride from Granada climbing 2760 m to near Pico del Veleta, Spain.

The route starts in Granada at 671 m, passes through Huétor Vega, Cájar, Barrio de la Vega and Monachil by km 8.8. It climbs steadily on mainly paved roads with a mix including 27.3 km on minor roads and 10.4 km on main roads without cycle lanes. The first significant climb is 1.9 km at 4.5% gradient starting near km 5.4, then a longer climb of 6.6 km averaging 9.4% from km 8.6 around Monachil. After km 15, several shorter climbs of around 2-3 km follow before a final steep 24.5 km long climb averaging 7.3% to about 3356 m near Pico del Veleta at km 44.7. The surface is 95% paved with some 5% gravel or unpaved sections. The route features a cycle lane or path along 3 km, and a quiet street for 1.4 km. Facilities to refuel include cafés, shops, water points and petrol stations near the start, with the longest stretch of 11.8 km without café, shop or water from km 22 to 33.8. Bailout points and bike shops are available within the first few kilometres. Long named roads along the way include A-395 for 9 km and Carretera Antigua GR-420 for 8.4 km. The elevation rises from below 700 m almost continuously, with 33 km over 5% gradient including some sections exceeding 10% and a maximum slope of 14.7%.

Highlights

  • Climb near Monachil (avg 9.4%, max 14%)
  • Final climb to Pico del Veleta (3356 m)
  • Longest stretch without café/shop/water: 11.8 km
  • Starts in Granada at 671 m elevation

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Huétor Vega 4.9 km
  2. Cájar 5.9 km
  3. Barrio de la Vega 6.4 km
  4. Monachil 8.8 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—5.4 km1.9 km85 m4.5 %6.9 %813 m
Monachil climb8.6 km6.6 km623 m9.4 %14 %1433 m
—15.3 km1.6 km47 m2.9 %9.6 %1481 m
—17.5 km2.7 km129 m4.9 %8.3 %1574 m
Granada climb20.3 km24.5 km1781 m7.3 %14.7 %3356 m

High point 3356 m at 44.7 km; low point 671 m.

Monachil climb · starts at 8.6 km

6.6 km at 9.4% · 623 m
90010001100120013001400ELEVATION (M)12%11%9.5%8.3%9.6%8.0%0 km1234566.6 kmDISTANCE (KM)Monachil climb · 1,433 mSTEEPEST 12.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Granada climb · starts at 20.2 km

24.4 km at 7.3% · 1781 m
160018002000220024002600280030003200ELEVATION (M)7.7%6.7%7.6%7.4%4.8%7.3%7.0%6.9%6.5%6.6%6.8%7.5%7.5%7.1%7.9%8.0%8.0%7.9%7.6%10%0 km1234567891011121314151617181920212224.3 kmDISTANCE (KM)Granada climb · 3,356 mSTEEPEST 11.9%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
61% minor road · 23% main road · 8% path · 4% road with cycle lane
Main roads
10.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Cycle paths
1.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
A-395 (9 km), Carretera Antigua GR-420 (2) de A-395 al Veleta (8 km), A-4025 (7 km), Carretera de El Purche (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
84% climbing · 5% descending · 12% flat
Steep sections
33.1 km over 5% · 7.8 km over 8% · 3.3 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
  2. 0.7 kmMarisol · patisserie · on the route
  3. 0.8 kmMercadona · supermarket · on the route
  4. 1.1 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 1.5 kmBicicletas Eléctricas Granada · bike shop · on the route
  6. 2.9 kmFarmacia Sancho de Mesa · pharmacy · 30 m off route
  7. 3.4 kmDrinking water · 110 m off route
  8. 5.5 kmEnergy Carburantes · petrol station · on the route
  9. 6.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  10. 8.6 kmCafetería La Abuela Serafina · café · 60 m off route
  11. 8.6 kmSupermercado Rosario · supermarket · 70 m off route
  12. 15.2 kmRuta del Purche · restaurant · on the route
  13. 21.2 kmEstación de Servicio Repsol Servibalisa · petrol station · 40 m off route
  14. 21.3 kmConvenience store · 40 m off route
  15. 22 kmEl Dornajo · café · on the route
  16. 34 kmSkibob · café · 40 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 1.5 km — Hípica (station), 320 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 0.7 km — Fuente de las Granadas (attraction)
  • 5 km — Carmen de San Rafael (attraction)
  • 10.1 km — Cortijo del Tilo (ruins)
  • 27.4 km — Monte Ahí de Cara (peak, 2106 m)
  • 34.8 km — Mojón del Trigo (peak, 2609 m)
  • 44.7 km — Pico del Veleta (peak, 3396 m)

At the start

  • Elda · bakery · 40 m
  • Pastelería El Sol · patisserie · 40 m
  • Don Croissant · patisserie · 50 m
  • Mummo Café · café · 90 m
  • Puerta Bernina · café · 160 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
3 h 19 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café or shop for 11.8 km from km 22
  • 10.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • Sections with gradients over 10%, max 14.7%
  • 5% of route is gravel or unpaved

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.