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La Ragua Pass – Bayárcal loop from Cherín

Hard

5.0

(1)

50

riders

La Ragua Pass – Bayárcal loop from Cherín

04:05

70.7km

1,740m

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 27, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

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570 m

Puerto de la Ragua

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

One of the few mountain passes in the Sierra Nevada that are paved up to 2,000m. The ascent via Cherin is a little more challenging (steeper), the eastern route from Laujar de Andarax is better for beginners.

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24.9 km

La Ragua Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This port is one of the most famous in the area for local cyclists. It is also a privileged place for bird watching and for enjoying good nature walks. In winter it becomes a very popular place for cross-country skiers.

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39.9 km

Bayárcal

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Bayárcal is the highest town in Almería. It is on the edge of the Sierra Nevada National Park and also on the border of the province of Granada. It was …

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46.3 km

Paterna del Río

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Paterna del Río is one of those charming Almeria mountain towns. In its main square you find a bar where you can have a snack.

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70.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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70.7 km

102 m

Surfaces

70.6 km

126 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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Saturday 5 September

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June 19, 2022,Puerto de la ragua desde Fondon la 1 del año a la ragua.
First climb to the complete ragua of 2022 testing the canyon ultimate cf slx comfortable and fast bike going up going down is somewhat slower than its predecessor the emonda

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