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Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Bacares

Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Bacares

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Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Bacares

02:25

39.4km

1,090m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Restaurant

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49 m

Bécares Village

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sleepy village between great climbs ...

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15.1 km

La Tetica de Bacares is a 2,088-meter peak located in the Sierra de los Filabres, in the province of Almería, Spain, being one of the easternmost peaks of the Cordillera Penibética to exceed 2,000 meters above sea level.
According to the Gazetteer-Statistical-Historical Dictionary of Spain and its Overseas possessions by Pascual Madoz, this enclave has also been known as the Cerro de Nímar.

This summit played an important role in the geodetic connection between Europe and Africa, when in 1878, the engineer and general of the Army Carlos Ibáñez de Ibero had to spend two months at the summit to establish the geodesic connection with Algeria.

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Velefique climb

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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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20.4 km

Alto de Velefique Pass

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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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Climb to Alto de Velefique

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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 between 4% and 5%, with occasional sections exceeding 10%, making the climb a sustained yet achievable effort.

The ascent offers sweeping views of the Sierra de los Filabres and a sense of isolation ideal for focusing on your pedaling. Its layout and landscape are reminiscent of the famous Alpe d’Huez, although it is a less-trafficked and much quieter route.

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24.0 km

Alto de Velefique

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

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39.4 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

6.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

329 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,180 m)

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Thursday 16 July

36°C

17°C

8 %

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Velefique climb – Climb to Alto de Velefique loop from Bacares

Bécares Village

Tetica

Tetica de Bacares Summit

Velefique climb

Alto de Velefique Pass

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