Transnevada (winter stages)

Transnevada Winter Stages

A collection of 7 cycling routes.

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Winter-friendly stages from the classic Transnevada loop around Sierra Nevada, Andalusia. Expect big mountain views, white villages, and mostly unpaved riding—long stretches of gravel and farm tracks with just a touch of tarmac.

This set keeps to lower, more accessible sections for colder months, but it’s still a serious ride: roughly 293 km with over 11,000 m of climbing. Ideal for a gravel bike with wide tires or a hardtail MTB. It gets remote in places, with easier resupply in towns like Granada, Güéjar Sierra, Lanjarón, Órgiva, and Guadix.

Winter tips: pack layers, watch for shade and ice on north-facing slopes, and check track conditions after snow or rain. Phone signal can be patchy; bring lights and spares.

Highlights include olive and almond groves, chestnut forests, Moorish acequias, and sweeping Alpujarras views. Most riding is on quiet tracks with very little traffic. String it into a multi-day bikepacking tour or dip into single stages for a stout day out.

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Duration: 293.4 km
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Avg. speed: 11,240 m
Ascent: 11,809 m
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Transnevada Winter Stages

Routes in this collection

All 7 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

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Transnevada (Stage 5 / 8), winter

Cycling route in Bayárcal, Andalusia, Spain

Stage 5 rolls from Bayárcal into the high Alpujarra, weaving along Sierra Nevada’s gravel tracks to Juviles. It’s a big day: ~59 km with over 2,100 m of climbing and long descents, topping out just above 2,040 m. Expect mostly rough gravel/track, little tarmac, big views, and winter bite—exposed ri…

59.4 km
Distance: 2,109 m
Ascent: 1,732 m
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Transnevada (Stage 4 / 8), winter

Cycling route in Ohanes, Andalusia, Spain

From Ohanes, a whitewashed Alpujarra village, this winter stage climbs deep into the Sierra Nevada on mostly gravel tracks. Expect a big day: about 60 km with more than 2,200 m of ascent and highs around 2,000 m, plus long descents. Views swing between pine forests and high, open slopes before you …

60.1 km
Distance: 2,246 m
Ascent: 2,462 m
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Transnevada (Stage 3 / 8)

Cycling route in Aldeire, Andalusia, Spain

From Aldeire to Ohanes, this winter stage hugs the flanks of Sierra Nevada on mostly gravel tracks. It’s a big day: about 73 km with over 3,200 m of climbing, topping out near 1,935 m. Expect long, steady ramps, fast dirt descents, and huge views over the Marquesado and the Alpujarra. Services are …

73.4 km
Distance: 3,265 m
Ascent: 3,433 m
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Transnevada (Stage 3 / 8)

Cycling route in Aldeire, Andalusia, Spain

Quick winter-friendly loop from Aldeire on the Transnevada. Mostly tracks with a steady climb (about 213 m) and a rolling descent over 5.6 km. You’re riding around 1,700 m, so expect cool temps and clear Sierra Nevada views on good days. Starts and finishes in the village—perfect as a leg-stretcher…

5.6 km
Distance: 213 m
Ascent: 266 m
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Transnevada (Stage 2 / 8)

Cycling route in Lugros, Andalusia, Spain

From Lugros to Aldeire on the north side of Sierra Nevada. About 40 km of mostly dirt tracks and gravel, with ~1,270 m of climbing and a bigger descent, topping out near 1,800 m. Big views over the Zenete plain before you drop into the pines around Aldeire. Minimal tarmac, mostly tracks - ideal for…

40.3 km
Distance: 1,268 m
Ascent: 1,736 m
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Transnevada (Stage 2 / 8)

Cycling route in Lugros, Andalusia, Spain

Short winter-friendly spin from Lugros back to Lugros on quiet roads. About 4.8 km with ~160 m of climbing on the north side of Sierra Nevada. Expect a steady uphill, some gentle rollers, and a quick cruise back. Great as a warm-up or recovery stage in the Transnevada set, with big-sky views toward…

4.8 km
Distance: 158 m
Ascent: 103 m
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Transnevada (Stage 1 / 8)

Cycling route in Güéjar-Sierra, Andalusia, Spain

Kick off Transnevada in Güéjar-Sierra, climbing into the Sierra Nevada on quiet roads and dirt tracks. Expect a big day: about 50 km with nearly 2,000 m of climbing and descending, topping out around 1,900 m. Views over the Genil valley give way to the north side as you drop toward Lugros, gateway …

49.9 km
Distance: 1,982 m
Ascent: 2,077 m
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