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Almería Passes Challenge - back to the roots of Velo Andaluz

How about an unforgettable trip to the roots of Velo Andaluz? The Almería Passes Challenge awaits you! Five stages over 570 km, 12,000 meters of altitude and 12 impressive passes are on the program.

Almería Passes Challenge - back to the roots of Velo Andaluz

What you can expect

Andalusia is home to some of the most beautiful mountain passes in Europe, and Almería offers a breathtaking variety of endless roads on perfect asphalt - with almost no traffic. Passes such as Alto de Velefique, Calar Alto, Sierra de Baza and Puerto de la Virgen are waiting to be conquered.

After the stages, you can relax perfectly at the 4-star beach hotel Barceló. Are you ready for this unforgettable adventure? Secure your place now!

Almería Passes Challenge - back to the roots of Velo Andaluz
Almería Passes Challenge - back to the roots of Velo Andaluz

Next date

21.09. - 28.09.2024

Our packages

Price per person in a double room*

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* Price per person in a single room € 2,385

Info about the tour

Day 1:

Flight to Málaga, transfer to the hotel in Almería, bike set-up (Orbea Orca SRAM Etap) and tour briefing over dinner.

Day 2:

1st stage Collado Garcia - Puerto de la Virgen - Sorbas. 90 km, 1700 vertical meters.

Day 3:

2nd stage Abla Sierra de Baza - Venta Luisa Gergal. 127 km, 2730 m elevation gain.

Day 4:

Stage 3 Níjar, Alto de Níjar - Colativí - Retamar. 110 km, 2600 vertical meters.

Day 5:

Stage 4 - KING'S STAGE Gérgal - Gérgal, Puerto de Castro - Alto de Velefique - Collado Ramal - Calar Alto. 100 km, 2900 vertical meters.

Day 6:

Stage 5 - Vícar - Puerto El Marchal - Puerto de Santillana - Retamar. 116 km, 1800 vertical meters.

Day 7:

Rest day on the beach in Almería
After five intensive stages, treat yourself to a well-deserved rest day on the beach in Almería to recharge your batteries and process the impressive impressions of the tour.


Optional: If you still haven't had enough, you can join us on a short 80 km tour through the Cabo de Gata Nature Park. A last opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the region before the trip ends.

Your tour - according to your wishes

For those traveling alone or with a companion

You can experience great cycling vacations in our small groups. We also welcome fellow travelers, regardless of whether they are also cycling enthusiasts!

Guided stages or do your own thing

Our guides are passionate cyclists and local experts who will show you unforgettable routes. Want to explore the destinations yourself? No problem either.

Tailor-made tours

Whether you are a beginner or a pro, our tours and camps are adapted to your abilities and wishes.

Almería Passes Challenge - back to the roots of Velo Andaluz

What our travel participants say

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Perfect organization, perfect bikes, best catering, great hotels!

September 18, 2022

A really great, but challenging and interesting tour that we can only recommend. We were very lucky with the weather, 8 days without a drop of rain.

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