Base of the Cresta del Gallo – Garruchal Pass loop from Algezares

Spain

Murcia

Base of the Cresta del Gallo – Garruchal Pass loop from Algezares

Hard

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Base of the Cresta del Gallo – Garruchal Pass loop from Algezares

02:31

34.7km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Regional El Valle y Carrascoy

ZEPA Monte El Valle y Sierras de Altaona y Escalona

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6 m

Base of the Cresta del Gallo

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This paved port is famous because it has been included in the circuit of the Cycling Tour of Spain on several occasions. It is demanding, but worth the effort. Once …

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3.46 km

A beautiful descent along a well-maintained road between the Sierra de Columbares and the Sierra de los Villares. A real pleasure for road cycling enthusiasts who venture to ride near the Murcian capital.

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13.6 km

Puerto del Garruchal

Mountain Pass

14.4 km

Venta El Garruchal Restaurant

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

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17.8 km

Garruchal Pass

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This is a very busy route for cyclists, especially on weekends. Good route to take if you want to get to the coast. El Garruchal is one of the three …

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18.0 km

El Garruchal Pass

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Perfect port for training, with traffic and narrow road. A cycling highway on weekends. Perfect to get to the Murcian coast.

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19.8 km

Puerto del Garruchal Road

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The road to the Garruchal pass is very busy with cyclists, especially on weekends. This mountain road crosses the sierra connecting Murcia and the coast, leaving us with beautiful panoramic views.

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26.5 km

Ruinas Romanas

Ruins

34.6 km

View of Murcia from Cresta del Gallo

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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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34.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

10.4 km

2.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces