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Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana

Andalusia, spain

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana is one of cycling's great tests — 40.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 2,742m from base to summit. The average gradient of 6.8% disguises ramps of 15.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 69 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 3,384m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Andalusia, Spain.

  • The crux hits between km 10 and km 12 — 12km above 10% averaging 12.9%.
  • The 1st climb in Spain by summit elevation.
  • The 2nd climb in Spain by elevation gain.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • Summit above 3300m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana

Andalusia, spain

40.4km 2742m 6.8%
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Distance

40.4km

Avg Gradient

6.8%

Max Gradient

15.1%

Elevation Gain

2742m

Summit

3,384m

Wall Rating

7.8

What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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