Collado Cufría from Turre is a climb of 12.4 km with 820 m of ascent and an average gradient of 6.6%. It starts at about 55 m, at the village of Turre, and reaches 875 m. At the top you will find the Collado Cufría pass and the Cortijada Sopalmo pass. The steepest 300 metres reach about 20.6%. The hardest full kilometre is km 8, at 13.4%.
Collado Cufría is a saddle in the hills south of Turre, and it has two ways up that end at the same pass. This one starts in Turre. The other one starts near El Cortijo Grande: see Collado Cufría by El Cortijo Grande.
The climb in numbers
| Length | Climbing | Average | Steepest 300 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.4 km | 820 m | 6.6% | 20.6% |
Profile and map
Kilometre by kilometre
Average gradient and climbing of each kilometre.
Ride it with us
This climb is part of this loop:
Our guides explain the area: the guide to Vera and the Levante.
Water, food and shops on the climb
No fountains, bars or shops are mapped within 120 m of this climb. Carry two bottles and some food.
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 Collado Cufría from Turre: INDALOMANIA (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons · INDALOMANIA (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons