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Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Sierro

Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Sierro

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Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Sierro

04:40

75.4km

1,980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Parking

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434 m

Sierro Castle

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Medieval castle-fortress of Islamic Berber style. With a difference of 300 m above the river that crosses the town of Sierro, this castle stands out for its prominence and good …

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20.5 km

Views of Bacares

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The road comes from the Ramal pass and you can see the center of Bacares and the small valley in which it is located. In the background, you can also see the castle of Bacares.

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21.8 km

Bécares Village

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sleepy village between great climbs ...

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33.7 km

Velefique climb

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A picture-perfect climb that winds around 21 bends for 14km at an average of 6.4%, the Velifique is a mountain you can enjoy climbing without having to suffer too much.

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36.1 km

Climb to Alto de Velefique

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Fantastic climb but make sure you have extra clothing to put on for the descent. Even in the warmer months it's going to be fresh up there.

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39.0 km

Alto de Velefique

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

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42.5 km

Alto de Velefique Pass from Bacares

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Easier climb to Alto Velefique ... still so great and empty ... the road is in great condition

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75.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.3 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

64.3 km

11.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,820 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Sierro

Sierro Castle

Views of Bacares

Bécares Village

Velefique climb

Climb to Alto de Velefique

Alto de Velefique

Alto de Velefique Pass from Bacares

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