Route Type: Loop
Starting point: Lanjarón, Las Alpujarras (Granada)
Description:
One of the finest road cycling days in Andalusia. This 117 km loop from Lanjarón takes you deep into the Alpujarras — a landscape that feels wilder and more dramatic than anything on the Costa del Sol side of the mountains.
The route is built around two major climbs totalling nearly 1,900 m of gain.
Climb 1 — Orgiva → Haza del Lino
19 km · 927 m · Avg 4.9% · Max 12–13%
Starts at km 13 after an easy descent from Lanjarón through Orgiva. Quiet road, excellent surface, no services between Orgiva and the summit. Sustained at 10% from the midpoint onwards. The reward at the top: Sierra Nevada to the north, Mediterranean to the south, Africa on a clear day.
Torvizcón — mandatory stop at km 50
Village square with cafés and tavernas. First guaranteed water and food since Orgiva.
Climb 2 — Torvizcón → Trevélez
23 km · 939 m · Avg 4.1% · Max ~10%
Less steep but harder on tired legs. Trevélez (1,476 m, Barrio Bajo) is one of the highest villages in Spain and the highlight of the route. Mandatory lunch stop — terraces, jamón, Alpujarra platter.
Return — Trevélez → Lanjarón
42 km via Pórtugos, Pitres, Busquístar. Largely downhill but with several short, sharp climbs that catch riders off guard. Final 10 km back up to Lanjarón.
Important:
No services for the first 50 km. Leave Lanjarón fully stocked — full bottles and food for at least 3 hours. No bike cafés or energy bar shops on route.
Recommended season: March–May / September–November
Suitable for: Experienced road cyclists comfortable with 2,000+ m days
Not suitable for: Beginners or e-road bikes
Route by bike2malaga — road bike rental & cycling tours, Málaga
GPX verified · Ridden March 2026