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Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana

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5.0
5 reviews | Elevation profile | 12 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
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Elevation profile Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
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Statistics

Difficulty points 2252
Length 25.1 mi
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest segment 15.1%
Total ascent 8996 ft

Short recap

Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
69 hairpin turns
Gravel
#27 toughest climb of World
#18 most elevation gain of World
#32 longest climb of Europe
#7 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada
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Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 25.1 mi long and bridges 8996 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 2252. The top of the ascent is located at 11102 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 12 photos.

Road names: Carretera de A-4026 (Pinos Genil) a Güéjar Sierra, Carretera de A-4025 a Río Genil, Carretera de Granada a Sierra Nevada & GR-420a

5.0 by ridewithoutstomach
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
It is my favourite mountain, when I am in the vicinity I simply have to conquer it, as it is the mountain that is most difficult to ride on a road bike. The approach via Guejar Sierra is also fantastic and very quiet. It is very weather-dependent. Down in Granada you start at 35 degrees and when you get to the top it's maybe 10. So you should always have something warm with you for the descent. It is highly advisable to follow the weather forecast, as the climate up there is always tricky... read more

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Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
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Reviews (5)

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Ciarrai2025
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8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

We climbed this beast in ideal conditions - warm to cool temperatures and little or no wind. The climb to the barrier is manageable. A water stop at the petrol station is a nice break as is food at before the barrier. After the barrier the last 3km is a walk - it’s a bit of a duathlon and pilgrimage!

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AlainC1
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8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Very nice even climb. The road gets worse especially from 3000m altitude with the last km being really Gravel road. Last 200m to the summit is not rideable, so on foot to the top. In September, weather conditions are usually good.

Zeer mooie gelijkmatige klim. De weg wordt vooral vanaf 3000m hoogte slechter met als laatste km echt Gravelroad. Laatste 200m naar de top is niet berijdbaar, dus te voet naar de top. In september zijn de weersomstandigheden meestal goed.

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
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CristianML
CristianML
10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Spectacular climb that every cyclist should do once in his life, you have to be well supplied with water and food because it is scarce on the climb, and from the Hoya de la Mora the asphalt is more deteriorated to the point that the last two kilometres are not recommended to do with a road bike.

Espectacular subida que todo ciclista debería de hacer una vez en la vida, hay que ir bien provistos de agua y comida porque escasea en la subida, y q partir de la hoya de la mora el asfalto esta más deteriorado hasta el punto que los dos últimos kilómetros no los recomiendo hacer con bicicleta de carretera

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
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Raik2020
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2 y 5.0

Beautiful, very steep above the lake and tiring in the heat... The last part has a bad road surface, but is doable if you are a little careful.

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana
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ridewithoutstomach
ridewithoutstomach
3 y 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German. Show original

It is my favourite mountain, when I am in the vicinity I simply have to conquer it, as it is the mountain that is most difficult to ride on a road bike. The approach via Guejar Sierra is also fantastic and very quiet. It is very weather-dependent. Down in Granada you start at 35 degrees and when you get to the top it's maybe 10. So you should always have something warm with you for the descent. It is highly advisable to follow the weather forecast, as the climate up there is always tricky. Of the 5 rides we have done so far, only one has had absolutely perfect weather. It's good that you can also follow the route virtually, because I have recorded it for Kinimap: https://videos.kinomap.com/de/watch/qpnt9m

Es ist mein Lieblingsberg, wenn ich in der Nähe bin muss ich Ihn einfach bezwingen, da es der mit dem Rennrad höcht zu befahene Berg ist. Auch ist die Anfahrt über Guejar Sierra traumhaft und sehr ruhig. Er ist sehr stark Wetterabhängig. Unten in Granada startest du bei 35Grad und wenn due oben bist sind es vllt. noch 10. Man sollte alsoe immer etwas warmes für die Abfahrt dabei haben. Es ist sehr ratsam den Wetterbericht zu verfolgen, denn da oben herrscht stets ein heikles Klima, von den bis jetzt 5 Fahrten war nur eine mit absolutem Topwetter dabei. Als gut das du die Strecke auch Virtuell nachfahren kannst, denn ich habe sie für Kinimap aufgezeichnet: https://videos.kinomap.com/de/watch/qpnt9m

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Climbing times

5 mph 05:03:09
7 mph 03:34:37
9 mph 02:47:15
12 mph 02:05:39

Road surface condition

64% 27% 9%
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80% 20% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana is 25.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana is 6.8%.

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.1%.

The summit of Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana is at 11102 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 05:03:09 to climb Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana. At 7 mph the time is 03:34:37, and at 9 mph 02:47:15. For the fastest cyclists, 02:05:39 is an achievable time.

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil via Haza Llana is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.

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