"Easy" in the Filabres does not mean flat. It means shorter days, between 44 and 64 km, on quiet roads, in a valley with big skies and mountains on both sides. Depending on the loop, you will climb between 670 and 1,680 metres, so you choose how much mountain you want.
These are the three loops we recommend for a first day, a recovery day or a group with mixed levels.
The three loops at a glance
| Loop | Distance | Climbing |
|---|---|---|
| Easy 01 | 64 km | 1,680 m |
| Easy 02 | 50 km | 1,323 m |
| Easy 03 | 44 km | 669 m |
All three start and finish in Armuña de Almanzora. They are proposals: we adapt distance and pace to the group.
Easy 01: Bacares and the Puerto de Velefique
The longest and the one that goes highest: 64 km, 1,680 m and two climbs, with a highest point around 1,820 m. It goes up through Bacares (km 20) to the Puerto de Velefique, in the high Filabres, passing close to the Tetica de Bacares viewpoint. A big day for an easy level, with pine forest and long views.
Easy 02: Serón, Menas, Bacares and Tíjola
The middle one: 50 km, 1,323 m and one climb, with a highest point around 1,710 m. It goes through Serón (km 10), climbs through the Filabres by Las Menas (km 21) and Bacares (km 30) and comes back to the valley, passing about 2 km from Tíjola, in a compact loop with a lot of altitude for its length.
Easy 03: Lúcar, Higueral and Serón
The gentlest of the three: 44 km and 669 m, with one climb and a highest point around 910 m. It stays in the valley, through Lúcar (km 10), Higueral (km 22) and Serón (km 34), with white villages, olive and almond trees and very little traffic. The right choice if you want to enjoy the landscape without suffering.
What's free here, and what's in the guide
This page tells you which loops exist and what kind of day each one is. The online guide (25 € per area, one guide for the whole group) is where we give you everything you need to ride them without a doubt:
- The GPX track for each loop, ready for your Garmin, Wahoo or phone.
- A detailed map with the route drawn on it.
- Where to stop for water, coffee and lunch, and what is closed on which day.
- The tricky junctions, the roads to avoid and the best time to start.
- Our own tips, from people who ride these roads every week.
Ready for more? See our medium loops, two of which go up to the Calar Alto observatory, and our hard loops. Want to know more about the area? See our guide to the Filabres and Calar Alto.
When to come
The best months are September to November and March to June. In winter, the high parts of the Filabres can have snow and cold, so it is best to check the road before you go.
