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Tabernas Village and Desert – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Parada de ALSA V. Yesos

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Tabernas Village and Desert – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Parada de ALSA V. Yesos

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Tabernas Village and Desert – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Parada de ALSA V. Yesos

04:12

77.1km

1,510m

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 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

8.46 km

Tabernas Village and Desert

Highlight • Settlement

Tabernas is a town in the Los Filabres - Tabernas region, in the province of Almería. It is located next to the Tabernas Desert Natural Park, a unique desert area in Europe.

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9.04 km

Castillo árabe Tabernas

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High on a hill with beautiful distant views lie the remains of a once mighty castle. At the moment the ruins are still not easy to reach but you will …

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27.5 km

Restaurante Alto de Velefique

Highlight • Restaurant

Small restaurant/ bistro .. ideal stop on the Velefique climb/descent

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36.6 km

Climb to Alto de Velefique

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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39.3 km

Alto de Velefique Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port challenges you with slopes of 15%. Once at the top the views are spectacular. Without a doubt, it is worth the effort.

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39.9 km

Port of Veleﬁque

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Known by the Andalusian Stelvio for its curves that can be seen almost from the top.

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41.0 km

Alto de Velefique

Highlight • Climb

Stunning climb, considered Spanish's "Alpe d'Huez" due to the similar length and switchbacks.

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77.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.1 km

7.82 km

2.06 km

172 m

Surfaces

71.1 km

5.98 km

< 100 m

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Friday 30 October

23°C

13°C

17 %

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