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Unsupported ultracycling gravel event across some of the most remote and challenging places in Europe: the stunning forests of Sierra de Huétor, the deserts of Gorafe and Tabernas, the wild coasts of Cabo de Gata, the steep climbs of La Alpujarra and the highest Col in the continent, Pico Veleta at 3.396m.

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February 21, 2026

LUCAINENA DE LAS TORRES

Distance

87.9km

Ascent

960m

Descent

960m

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February 21, 2026

TABERNAS DESERT

Distance

32.9km

Ascent

430m

Descent

430m

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February 21, 2026

CAMPO DE TABERNAS

Distance

67.4km

Ascent

1,090m

Descent

1,090m

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February 21, 2026

GÉRGAL DESERT

Time

6h28m

Distance

61.1km

Speed

9.5km/h

Ascent

1,110m

Descent

1,110m

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February 21, 2026

SIERRA ALHAMILLA

Time

6h02m

Distance

57.7km

Speed

9.6km/h

Ascent

1,200m

Descent

1,200m

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August 24, 2025

SOCIAL RIDE by CONTINENTAL - 27/Aug/2026

Distance

53.8km

Ascent

460m

Descent

460m

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August 1, 2025

LA ALPUJARRA ALMERIENSE

Distance

30.2km

Ascent

590m

Descent

600m

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planned a gravel ride.

February 19, 2025

Time

3h36m

Distance

44.1km

Speed

12.3km/h

Ascent

580m

Descent

950m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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February 19, 2025

This detour avoids some floodable and clayey areas in the Gorafe Desert.



Please be aware that just 4km after the start this track crosses the Guadiana Menor River, what depending on its flow it may not be possible. In case this happens just take the tarmac way parallel to the Fardes River until the road

planned a gravel ride.

February 19, 2025

Time

1h11m

Distance

18.1km

Speed

15.3km/h

Ascent

150m

Descent

110m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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February 19, 2025

This detour avoids some flash flood prone areas in the Tabernas Desert, mainly the Rambla de Lanujar. Remember that the rainfall is infrequent in this area, yet torrential when it happens.



Although there is a shorter option*, this one takes some secondary roads across some of the most significative local

planned a gravel ride.

February 19, 2025

Time

8h52m

Distance

87.8km

Speed

9.9km/h

Ascent

2,370m

Descent

3,150m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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February 19, 2025

THIS ROUTE IS ONLY RIDEABLE IN SUMMER DUE TO THE SNOWFIELDS.



The Pico Veleta (3.394m) is reachable by the South side starting from the village of Capileira, located at La Alpujarra.



The climb offers a spectacular landscape and an amazing experience, but the altitude and the changing mountain weather need

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