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Valle del Almanzora

Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Bacares

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Valle del Almanzora

Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Bacares

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Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Bacares

03:18

51.3km

1,560m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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49 m

Bécares Village

Highlight • Settlement

sleepy village between great climbs ...

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11.9 km

Velefique climb

Highlight • Climb

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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13.7 km

Alto de Velefique Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port challenges you with slopes of 15%. Once at the top the views are spectacular. Without a doubt, it is worth the effort.

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14.3 km

Climb to Alto de Velefique

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

El Alto de Velefique is one of Almería's most notable ascents, known for its long ramps, quiet roads, and a series of well-spaced hairpin turns. The gradients are consistent, often …

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25.5 km

Restaurante Alto de Velefique

Highlight • Restaurant

Small restaurant/ bistro .. ideal stop on the Velefique climb/descent

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35.5 km

Alto de Velefique

Highlight • Climb

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

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50.7 km

Bacares Castle

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Bacares Castle is a fortress built mostly in the 13th century. It is related to the end of the Almohad period and the beginning of the Nasrid kingdom of Granada. …

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51.3 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.5 km

844 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.5 km

844 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

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