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Campo Tabernas
Olula De Castro

Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Cerro de Santiago

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Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Campo Tabernas
Olula De Castro

Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Cerro de Santiago

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5.0

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373

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Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Cerro de Santiago

05:23

85.5km

2,500m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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6.93 km

Olula de Castro

Highlight • Settlement

Olula de Castro is a town located at the foot of the Sierra de los Filabres, mountains with low vegetation but where the town is distinguished by the white walls of its houses.

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11.3 km

Descent Through Castro de Filabres

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.. totally stunning road through empty yet stunning desert landscape..
some part of the climb are pretty nasty gradients

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37.5 km

Climb to Alto de Velefique

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Fantastic climb but make sure you have extra clothing to put on for the descent. Even in the warmer months it's going to be fresh up there.

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41.9 km

Velefique climb

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A picture-perfect climb that winds around 21 bends for 14km at an average of 6.4%, the Velifique is a mountain you can enjoy climbing without having to suffer too much.

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41.9 km

Alto de Velefique Pass from Bacares

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Easier climb to Alto Velefique ... still so great and empty ... the road is in great condition

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53.9 km

Bécares Village

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sleepy village between great climbs ...

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55.2 km

Views of Bacares

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The road comes from the Ramal pass and you can see the center of Bacares and the small valley in which it is located. In the background, you can also see the castle of Bacares.

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59.8 km

Collado del Ramal

Mountain Pass

64.3 km

Collado del Conde

Mountain Pass

10

68.3 km

Venta Luisa Pass

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The Venta Luisa pass rises 1,970 meters above sea level and offers spectacular scenery. It can be climbed from Bacares, Serón or Gérgal.

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85.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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85.3 km

240 m

Surfaces

85.3 km

165 m

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Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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