Expert 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: August 12, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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30.0 km

View of Monte El Valle and Sierras de Altaona y Escalona

Fantastic climbs on great roads.

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30.1 km

Cabezo de la Plata Summit

The port of Cabezo de la Plata (north slope) has about 9 kilometers at an average slope of 3.2%. An average that is deceiving, since the first half is a …

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45.9 km

Venta El Garruchal Restaurant

Place frequented by cyclists and hikers to take a short break and regain strength before continuing the route.

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46.7 km

Puerto del Garruchal

Mountain Pass

47.4 km

Garruchal Pass

Nice descent through a road in good condition between the Sierra de Columbares and the Sierra de los Villares, a real pleasure for passionate road bikers who dare to ride near the Murcian capital.

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51.3 km

We are riding along the road to Puerto del Garruchal, which is very busy with cyclists, especially on weekends. This mountain road crosses the mountains connecting Murcia and the coast, leaving us with beautiful panoramic views.

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58.0 km

Ruinas Romanas

Ruins

60.2 km

Sanctuary of the Virgin of Fuensanta

Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Fuensanta, patron saint of Murcia. Popular transit area for road bike lovers who go up or down from the Cresta del Gallo. The Sanctuary …

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65.2 km

View of Murcia from Cresta del Gallo

It can be climbed by two variants, from Algezares (5.5 km and 369 of unevenness) or from San José (6.20 km and 382 of unevenness). Both will travel through a …

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90.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.1 km

4.85 km

3.72 km

Surfaces

84.6 km

6.08 km

Elevation

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Cabezo de la Plata Summit – Garruchal Pass loop from Orihuela Miguel Hernández

View of Monte El Valle and Sierras de Altaona y Escalona

Cabezo de la Plata Summit

Venta El Garruchal Restaurant

Garruchal Pass

Puerto del Garruchal Road

Sanctuary of the Virgin of Fuensanta

View of Murcia from Cresta del Gallo

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