El Purche Climb – Scenic Downhill loop from Pradollano

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Monachil

El Purche Climb – Scenic Downhill loop from Pradollano

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El Purche Climb – Scenic Downhill loop from Pradollano

03:15

47.7km

1,630m

Road cycling

Hard 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 1, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.87 km

Pradollano

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Pradollano is the highest ski resort in the Sierra Nevada and the hub for services at the foot of the slopes, home to hotels, restaurants, and an après-ski atmosphere. Located …

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16.4 km

Puerto del Purche

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This is one of the most emblematic hidden passes in Andalusia. Its ascent offers spectacular views of Sierra Nevada in a rural setting with little traffic, which is atypical in the rest of Europe.

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22.6 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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36.2 km

El Dornajo Visitor Center

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Here you will find information about Sierra Nevada and its surroundings. It also has a café and bar area.

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36.6 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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43.7 km

Veleta - Ski station junction

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The turnoff itself, in my opinion, isn't a highlight, but it's a very important junction for planning. The northwestern route is a secondary road closed to car traffic, so you …

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46.6 km

Pradollano junction

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If you biked up to this point from Granada you've climbed more than 1400 meters of unrelenting elevation change. It's still another 1100 meters to the summit from here, but …

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47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

Surfaces

47.7 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,170 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

15°C

8°C

11 %

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Comments

July 6, 2022,Sierra Nevada via Purche / Sabinas

Going up to Sierra Nevada through Monachil is not the easiest way to get to Sierra Nevada, but without a doubt, it is one of the most beautiful.
Once we reach the town of Monachil, the ascent to Purche will begin, to end up connecting with the general road of Sierra Nevada A-395.
At the height of the El Dornajo …

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