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Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 7 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
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1893
Length 24.1 mi
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest segment 11.4%
Total ascent 8599 ft

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Famous climb
48 hairpin turns
Gravel
#57 toughest climb of World
#23 most elevation gain of World
#42 longest climb of Europe
#8 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada
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Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 24.1 mi long and bridges 8599 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1893. The top of the ascent is located at 11102 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road names: Carretera de Granada a Sierra Nevada & GR-490a

5.0 by Slushmeister
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Super nice and hard climb. Very deserted after 2500m but very nice views. Climbed it August 1st 2018. Aim was to beat the best guy in my age group on STRAVA!... read more

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Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
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Fantastic climb made from Cenes de la Vega during the SNL Subida al Veleta event, divisible into 3 sections: the first one of 17 km up to the Repsol gas station with very wide road and average gradient on the 6％; in the second section with many hairpin bends and immersed in the forest the average gradient rises to 7％ until reaching Hoya de la Mora passing by the ski resorts and leaving down the Pradollano area, the section ends in front of the bar. From here it is 8 km to the finish line of the snow-barred SNL, actually'you continue for another 4 km to 3,300 m elevation where the marble stump indicating the highest point is located. The road here is bumpy from the start and gets progressively worse. When there's snow there are points where you pass between walls of snow. The'last mile is at the limits of passability'.

Salita fantastica fatta da Cenes de la Vega durante la manifestazione SNL Subida al Veleta, divisibile in 3 tronconi: il primo di 17 km fino al benzinaio Repsol con strada molto larga e pendenza media sul 6％; nel secondo tratto con tanti tornanti e immersi nel bosco la pendenza media sale al 7％ fino ad arrivare ad Hoya de la Mora passando dalle stazioni sciistiche e lasciando in basso la zona di Pradollano, il tratto termine davanti alla sbarra. Di qui mancano 8 km per arrivare al traguardo della SNL sbarrata dalla neve, in realta' si prosegue per altri 4 km fino a 3.300 m di altutudine dove si trova il ceppo di marmo che indica il punto piu' alto. La strada qui e' sconnessa da subito e diventa via via peggiore. Quando c'e' la neve ci sono punti in cui si passa tra muri di neve. L'ultimo km e' ai limiti della percorribilita'.

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
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Slushmeister
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2 y 5.0 03:13:00 (7.5 mph)

Super nice and hard climb. Very deserted after 2500m but very nice views.
Climbed it August 1st 2018.

Aim was to beat the best guy in my age group on STRAVA!

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil
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Climbing times

5 mph 04:50:28
7 mph 03:25:38
9 mph 02:40:15
12 mph 02:00:24

Road surface condition

50% 38% 13%
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Traffic

67% 17% 17%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil 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 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 is 24.1 mi long.

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

Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

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

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:50:28 to climb Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada from Pinos Genil. At 7 mph the time is 03:25:38, and at 9 mph 02:40:15. For the fastest cyclists, 02:00:24 is an achievable time.

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

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