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Granada
Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Monachil

Monachil – Maitena Road Tunnel loop from Parking Los Peñones

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Road cycling routes
Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Monachil

Monachil – Maitena Road Tunnel loop from Parking Los Peñones

Hard

4.9

(37)

1,811

riders

Monachil – Maitena Road Tunnel loop from Parking Los Peñones

06:02

92.6km

2,640m

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: August 1, 2026

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18.3 km

Canales reservoir with views of Sierra Nevada

Highlight • Lake

Take a look north while steadily working your way up this ascent: Great overlook across the reservoir located high in the mountains above Granada.

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2

26.7 km

Pinos Genil village

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A pretty town located between the Aguas Blancas stream and the Genil river, which enjoys both its proximity to the magnificent landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, and its proximity to the city of the Alhambra.

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42.6 km

Monachil

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Monachil is a small town located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and crossed by the same river that bears the town's name. The valley where the center is located faces directly the city of Granada.

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43.2 km

El Purche Climb

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Used several times in the Tour of Spain and being one of the alternative roads to reach Sierra Nevada. The real challenge begins in the small town of Monachil. From …

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66.7 km

Canales Reservoir

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A scenic climb with mostly good asphalt. This route is also ideal for climbing the Pico del Veleta, where there's very little traffic.

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71.8 km

Mirador del Castañar

Viewpoint

7

73.6 km

Maitena Road Tunnel

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Interesting route with a succession of narrow gorge and tunnels

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8

74.0 km

El Charcón Valley and Tunnels

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An alternative road that avoids the Alto de Hazallanas, per la estreta vall de El Charcón. La carretera surt de la població de Güejar Sierra, passant per Maitena i que …

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81.5 km

Scenic Downhill

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Sometimes it is already difficult: stop and take a photo or enjoy the wonderful descent to the fullest. Of course, both would be best. But then you would have to …

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92.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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87.2 km

2.43 km

1.90 km

1.01 km

130 m

Surfaces

83.6 km

7.86 km

735 m

470 m

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