Spain · Iberian Peninsula
Pico Veleta
The highest paved road in Europe, ascending deep into the Sierra Nevada. An immense endurance test of pure altitude and high-mountain elements.
- Length
- 42.0 km
- Avg gradient
- 6.5%
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Elevation gain
- 2,700 m
- Summit
- 3,398 m
- Hairpins
- 22
Versants
- From Granada — 42.0 km at 6.5% (max 14%)