Spain, Sierra Nevada, Spain
Terraced Alpujarra villages give way to Spain's highest inhabited settlement on this climb.
Length
35 km
In miles
21.7 mi
Driving time
53 min
Atlas rating
8.9 / 10
The run
Orgiva to Trevelez, following the A-4132. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Higher stretches icy in winter
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Last reviewed 21 April 2026
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