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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Granada

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Granada and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Hoya de la Mora

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For all bike packers who want to cross the Sierra Nevada: Due to the even incline, it is quite possible in one day from Granada, past Hoya de la Mora, …

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Pradollano

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Pradollano is the highest ski resort in the Sierra Nevada and the hub for services at the foot of the slopes, home to hotels, restaurants, and an après-ski atmosphere. Located …

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Boquete de Zafarraya Viewpoint

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Here you can eat your sandwiches at the picnic tables under the trees in the shade while enjoying the beautiful view.

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La Ragua Pass

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One of the few asphalt passes over 2,000m in the region. You just have to take it with you, even if it's not particularly "exciting" IMHO.

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Veleta - Ski station junction

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The turnoff itself, in my opinion, isn't a highlight, but it's a very important junction for planning. The northwestern route is a secondary road closed to car traffic, so you …

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Puerto de Los Blancares (1297 m)

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Puerto de los Blancares, 1297m Puerto de los Blancares is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada, Granada, at an altitude of 1297 metres. It is on the GR-3201 route, …

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Sierra Nevada

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Sierra Nevada is the highest mountain range in western Europe after the Alps, with incredible Cols and landscapes to ride and the Europe's southernmost Sky resort.

The city center of …

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Scenic Section of the Puerto de Blancares Route

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This is probably the most beautiful section of the road that connects Cenes with Dúdar and Quéntar.
Enjoy the views and the magnificent condition of this road, parallel to the Aguas Blancas river.

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Carretera de la Cabra

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Coming from the coast there is a water fountain just before the top of the first part of the climb

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Puerto de Pitres

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Popular legend tells that a deputy campaigning for La Alpujarra asked the people of Pitres what they wanted for their town.

They asked for something impossible, perhaps out of distrust …

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Collado del Alguacil

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The Collado del Alguacil is a beautiful and steep pass as soon as you leave the town of Güéjar Sierra.

Prepare your legs for ramps of up to 20% as …

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Hoya de la Mora

Pradollano

Boquete de Zafarraya Viewpoint

La Ragua Pass

Veleta - Ski station junction

Puerto de Los Blancares (1297 m)

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Scenic Section of the Puerto de Blancares Route

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