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Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Parada de ALSA V. Yesos

Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Parada de ALSA V. Yesos

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Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Parada de ALSA V. Yesos

07:31

130km

3,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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35.5 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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39.9 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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39.9 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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53.1 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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57.7 km

Collado del Ramal

Mountain Pass

62.2 km

Collado del Conde

Mountain Pass

69.1 km

Calar Alto Astronomical Observatory

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The Calar Alto plateau is located at an altitude of 2,168 metres, in the heart of the Sierra de los Filabres. Its clear sky allows us to see the stars …

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72.1 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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96.0 km

Olula de Castro

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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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100 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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130 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

122 km

7.50 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

126 km

4.62 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,130 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Climb to Alto de Velefique

Velefique climb

Alto de Velefique Pass from Bacares

Views of Bacares

Calar Alto Astronomical Observatory

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