Gravel · Laroles, Andalucía Very hard

Centro BTT Nevada: Bocas del Aire

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In short: Circular gravel route of 30.4 km and +1,227 m starting and finishing in Laroles (Granada). It's very hard and will take you about 3 h 25; its hardest kilometre is at 12.6 % and 96 % is track or trail.

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Distance: 30.4 km
Elevation gain: +1,227 m
Max altitude: 1,857 m
Hardest km: 12.6 %
Difficulty: Very hard
Estimated time: 3 h 25 min

7 water fountains within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

Profile

0 km15.2 km30.4 km

1855 m

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Surface

Tarmac 4 % Track 89 % Trail 7 %

Mostly track: good for gravel or a mountain bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

Route 3 of the Centro BTT Nevada, in the Alpujarra of Almería and Granada, on the south side of Sierra Nevada, near Laroles and the Puerto de la Ragua. It's a mountain loop that climbs from the villages along tracks and trails between terraces, irrigation channels and chestnut trees, and gains height towards the pine forest of the sierra, with open views over the Alpujarra and, on clear days, all the way to the sea. It has long climbs and descents with loose rock: it's for a mountain bike with suspension and some technique. The villages in the area have fountains, bars and shops; up top there's nothing, so bring water and food. Best in spring, early summer and autumn. In winter the upper part usually has snow, as it's very close to the La Ragua cross-country ski station. Signposted route of the MTB centre of the municipality of Nevada.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (route no. 3 of the Centro BTT Nevada, relation 3172013, traced by points) (ODbL).

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