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: March 28, 2026

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4.15 km

La Gorgoracha Pass – View of the Costa Tropical

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Ascent from Motril towards Velez de Benaudalla. Good views of the Costa Tropical.

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18.9 km

Views of the Rules Dam

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There is significantly more traffic on this (east) side as this is the main route to Orgiva. If you want to go north and don't necessarily want to drive to …

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31.2 km

Órgiva

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Orgiba, or Orgiva in English is the capital of the region and is a small town where you meet people living in alternative ways. On my last visit, I stayed …

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37.2 km

Climb to Cáñar

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From the Cáñar turnoff it is 5km at an average of 7%

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49.0 km

View of Lanjarón from Mirador del Visillo

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This is undoubtedly one of the best and most popular viewpoints to observe Lanjarón in the distance.

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51.3 km

Lanjaron Public Drinking Fountain

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The city center is a one-way street heading east. There are at least two water sources in the city, each at the entrance to the town, with spring water that is completely free of chlorine.

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58.3 km

Nazari Bridge of Tablate

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This ancient bridge is spectacular. Crossed it offers views of the surrounding landscape, such as those of the Béznar reservoir lake located in the Lecrin valley. This lake has an …

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67.4 km

The Rules Reservoir Dam is an impressive hydraulic structure located in the Alpujarras of Granada, which retains the waters of the Guadalfeo River. Surrounded by a mountain landscape, it offers spectacular views where the water merges with the natural surroundings.

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88.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.0 km

14.0 km

882 m

751 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.0 km

6.37 km

413 m

< 100 m

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