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ES-GR Pico del Veleta - Gravel 102 km, D+ 3005 m, 9 passes

Members' route - Gravel - 9 passes

Author description

Author : Philippe Garcia

Course carried out on 19/09/2016

Departure Granada, along the Rio Genil, Calle Puente Verde. Height: 700 m

Tourist information

The Sierra Nevada (Spanish for snow-capped mountain range) is an east-west mountain range. It was formed at the same time as the Alps when the African and Eurasian plates collided. Pico del Veleta ( 3396 m ) is Spain's third highest peak and is located at the western end of the range, above the city of Granada. The "highest road in Europe" (the title is disputed!) climbs almost all the way to the summit. A number of satellite passes add to the cycling appeal of Pico del Veleta.

The ascent of Pico Veleta is included in this itinerary.

There are hotels on the route, allowing you to split the ascent into two parts.

9 collars (including 4 at over 3000 m and 4 at over 2000 m)

Technical specifications

The route comprises 84km of surfaced road, 10km of road track, 6km of link road between the ski slopes of the Pradollano resort and 1km of final cycle track. Using a Gravel bike is no problem.

Keywords Andalusia, Granada, Pico del Veleta, collado del Veleta, centcolss

Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, gpx track : https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/16639210

This itinerary is provided for information only. The author accepts no liability, nor that of the Club des Cent Cols, for any imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used or anything to do with the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings or other users.

Photos

Photo album : https://goo.gl/photos/niboTCUyEjwS2PTo9