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Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Sierro

Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Sierro

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5.0

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336

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Climb to Alto de Velefique – Velefique climb loop from Sierro

08:20

136km

3,660m

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: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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33.7 km

Collado del Conde

Mountain Pass

40.7 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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43.6 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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67.5 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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71.9 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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98.1 km

Climb to Alto de Velefique

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El Alto de Velefique is one of Almería's most notable ascents, known for its long ramps, quiet roads, and a series of well-spaced hairpin turns. The gradients are consistent, often …

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103 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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103 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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116 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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136 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

127 km

8.86 km

300 m

Surfaces

128 km

7.35 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,130 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Calar Alto Astronomical Observatory

Venta Luisa Pass

Olula de Castro

Descent Through Castro de Filabres

Climb to Alto de Velefique

Velefique climb

Alto de Velefique Pass from Bacares

Views of Bacares

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