The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Bayárcal
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Bayárcal 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: October 22, 2025
La Ragua Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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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Mairena Hairpins
Highlight • Mountain Pass
The stretch of road, which connects Mairena and Mecina Alfahar, surprises you with a large number of horseshoe curves. The panoramic view from the top is truly wonderful. Worth the effort.
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La Ragua Mountain Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Located right at the highest point of the Raga pass (2000 meters), the Ragua refuge is a mountain refuge with a guard and capacity for 32 bunk beds.
Currently (September …
Currently (September …
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Puerto de la Ragua
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
One of the few mountain passes in the Sierra Nevada that are paved up to 2,000m. The ascent via Laujar de Andarax is good for beginners, trained drivers prefer to …
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Winding Mountain Road with Stone Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
It goes uphill, downhill very dangerous because of potholes, bumps, grit on the road and sometimes deep abyss without crash barrier. The main road is much better and will still have a really good surface in 2023!
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