Puerto de la Ragua
Category 117.5 km
Distance
1160 m
Elevation Gain
6.6%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
Sitting on the boundary between Almeria and Granada provinces, Puerto de la Ragua (2,041m) is the highest paved mountain pass in Andalucia and one of the most significant climbs in southern Spain. The Almeria-side ascent from La Calahorra begins at approximately 1,000m and climbs through the eastern...
Pro Tip
Check the Junta de Andalucia road condition reports in winter before planning a Ragua ascent — the summit can hold snow and ice well into March in cold years, and the park authorities occasionally clo...
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Cycling in Costa Almeria