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El Purche Road

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El Purche Road

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  • Location: Monachil, Comarca de la Vega de Granada, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

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    September 21, 2025

    El Purche is a legendary mountain pass, famous for its ruggedness and beauty, and a regular feature in the Vuelta a España.
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    March 10, 2022

    Mountain biking

    Small side road with little traffic, up to the Sierra Nevada. Beautiful view.
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    November 29, 2025

    Mountain biking

    The El Purche Road, in Monachil (La Vega de Granada), is an emblematic road that connects the urban area with the Sierra Nevada National Park, well known to cyclists, hikers and lovers of panoramic views.
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    El Purche Road – Scenic trail loop from Cumbres Verdes

    37.8km

    04:07

    1,310m

    1,310m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    Elevation 1,060 m

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    Location: Monachil, Comarca de la Vega de Granada, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

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