Alto de El Ejido is a climb of 11.1 km with 463 m of ascent and an average gradient of 4.2%. It starts at about 85 m, at the town of El Ejido, and reaches 526 m. The steepest 300 metres reach about 12.4%. The hardest full kilometre is km 6, at 7.2%.
A gentle climb from the greenhouse plain, the easiest way to feel the sierra if you are based in Almerimar.
The climb in numbers
| Length | Climbing | Average | Steepest 300 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.1 km | 463 m | 4.2% | 12.4% |
Profile and map
Kilometre by kilometre
Average gradient and climbing of each kilometre.
Ride it with us
This climb is part of these loops:
Our guides explain the area: the guide to Almerimar and the Poniente coast.
Water, food and shops on the climb
- km 9.0: Juanvi, Covirán
- km 9.2: Drinking water
- km 9.3: Covirán, Pizzeria Namek
- km 9.4: Drinking water, Drogería Luja, Bar La Faena
- km 9.6: Bar los Viejos
Mapped in OpenStreetMap, within 120 m of the road. Opening hours are not included, so do not rely on a stop without checking.
Before you go
- Water: carry two bottles, and check the stops above before you rely on them.
- When: early in the day in summer, and check the weather and the wind before you leave.
- Pace: the hardest part is usually not the start, so keep something in reserve.
- Stats: distance, climbing and gradients come from our own tracks and may differ by a few percent from other sources.
Photo of Alto de El Ejido: MdeVicente (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons · Jpery (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons