Between the ascent of Pinos Genil and Guejar Sierra, an intermediate point is the Canales dam and the town of Canales, a good place for trout fishing and to take beautiful photos.
Decent asphalt (2023), very nice views and very little traffic (except on weekends). For me the most beautiful and least traffic approach to the Pico del Veleta.
This climb is one of the classic options for "attacking" Veleta. Starting from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana, you have 40 kilometers and more than 2,700 meters of elevation gain …