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Gravel Adventure in the Heart of Andalucía
A gravel cycling route starting from Canillas de Aceituno
Explore the stunning natural beauty of Andalucía on this exhilarating gravel ride.
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This gravel route takes you through picturesque villages, challenging climbs, and breathtaking mountain vistas. The route starts in Canillas de Aceituno and spans a distance of 85 km with a total ascent of 3,414 meters. As you ride through the rugged terrain, you'll pass by highlights such as Sedella, known for its charming whitewashed houses, and the Puerto de La Cruz del Muerto, a mountain pass with stunning views. The route also includes stops at El Fuerte, Frigiliana, Torrox, Sayalonga, Mirador de Los Pozuelos, and finally ends back in Canillas de Aceituno. The difficulty level of this ride is 4 out of 5, making it suitable for well-trained amateur cyclists looking for a challenge. With an epicness rating of 3 out of 5, this route offers a mix of challenging climbs and scenic beauty.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Canillas de Aceituno:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Alcaucín](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/alcaucin-3.webp)
![Image of Viñuela](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/vinuela-5.webp)
![Image of Vélez-Málaga](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/velez-malaga-5.webp)
![Image of Cómpeta](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/competa-5.webp)
![Image of Benamargosa](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/benamargosa-5.webp)
![Image of Benamocarra](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/benamocarra-5.webp)
![Image of Periana](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/periana-5.webp)
![Image of Algarrobo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/algarrobo-4.webp)
![Image of Zafarraya](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/andalucia/zafarraya-3.webp)