Veleta from Granada
- 46 km
- 2,760 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 2,760 m
- 46 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
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 5.4 km | 1.9 km | 85 m | 4.5 % | 6.9 % | 813 m |
| Monachil climb | 8.6 km | 6.6 km | 623 m | 9.4 % | 14 % | 1433 m |
| — | 15.3 km | 1.6 km | 47 m | 2.9 % | 9.6 % | 1481 m |
| — | 17.5 km | 2.7 km | 129 m | 4.9 % | 8.3 % | 1574 m |
| Granada climb | 20.3 km | 24.5 km | 1781 m | 7.3 % | 14.7 % | 3356 m |
Monachil climb · starts at 8.6 km
Granada climb · starts at 20.2 km
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 3 h 19 min
- Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov — daily highs of 17–30 °C in those months
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