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Castro De Filabres

Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Castro de Filabres

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Castro De Filabres

Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Castro de Filabres

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Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Castro de Filabres

03:40

59.2km

1,660m

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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12.9 km

Restaurante Alto de Velefique

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Small restaurant/ bistro .. ideal stop on the Velefique climb/descent

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22.0 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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24.6 km

Alto de Velefique Pass

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The port challenges you with slopes of 15%. Once at the top the views are spectacular. Without a doubt, it is worth the effort.

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26.4 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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29.5 km

Tetica

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29.8 km

Tetica de Bacares Summit

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La Tetica de Bacares is a 2,088-meter peak located in the Sierra de los Filabres, in the province of Almería, Spain, being one of the easternmost peaks of the Cordillera …

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35.5 km

Port of Veleﬁque

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Known by the Andalusian Stelvio for its curves that can be seen almost from the top.

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36.6 km

Alto de Velefique

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Stunning climb, considered Spanish's "Alpe d'Huez" due to the similar length and switchbacks.

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59.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.4 km

7.70 km

170 m

Surfaces

58.4 km

868 m

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