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Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Grenade

El Purche Road – Monachil loop from Palacio Deportes

Hard

46

riders

El Purche Road – Monachil loop from Palacio Deportes

02:15

24.0km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

11.1 km

Puerto del Purche

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is one of the most emblematic hidden passes in Andalusia. Its ascent offers spectacular views of Sierra Nevada in a rural setting with little traffic, which is atypical in the rest of Europe.

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15.3 km

El Purche Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

El Purche is a legendary mountain pass, famous for its ruggedness and beauty, and a regular feature in the Vuelta a España.

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17.7 km

Tito y Sobrino

Highlight • Pub

Bar with tables in the shadow and close to the river, great for the hot afternoons. Drinks and Snacks. Was open while the pizzeria down the road wasn't opened yet. Seems to be a popular place.

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17.8 km

Monachil

Highlight • Settlement

Monachil is a small town located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and crossed by the same river that bears the town's name. The valley where the center is located faces directly the city of Granada.

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19.2 km

Monachil Valley viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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24.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

6.88 km

1.46 km

752 m

445 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

6.85 km

940 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 22 October

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