Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Cenes de la Vega via Pradollano
Andalusia, spain
42.7km 2658m 6.2%
SHCSHC
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Cenes de la Vega via Pradollano
Andalusia, spain
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Cenes de la Vega via Pradollano is one of cycling's great tests — 42.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 2,658m from base to summit. The average gradient of 6.2% disguises ramps of 13% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 34 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 1st climb in Spain by summit elevation.
- The 4th 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.
- 34 hairpin bends — the switchbacks are the rhythm of this climb, each one a small victory.
Distance
42.7km
Avg Gradient
6.2%
Max Gradient
13%
Elevation Gain
2658m
Summit
3,384m
Wall Rating
7.6
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Typical prices in Spain
€1.70
Coffee
€3.00
Beer
€11.00
Meal
€1.00
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