Sierra Nevada - Road to the Pico de Veleta

The road to the Pico de Veleta is an enchanting trip (which can be made by bus as well as by car) into the glorious mountain world of the Sierra Nevada on a good asphalt road which climbs from 640m/2,100ft to 3,392m/11,129ft, making it one of the highest mountain roads in Europe. This continuous ascent of almost 35km/22mi, without any shelter from the sun, calls for an early start, and warm clothing should be taken for protection from the cold and the wind on the top. A striking feature of the run is the contrast between the lush southern landscape of the Vega de Granada and the snow capped peaks of the mountains.