Puerto de la Virgen from Albánchez is a climb of 11.6 km with 585 m of ascent and an average gradient of 5%. It starts at about 475 m, at the village of Albanchez, and reaches 1,058 m. At the top you will find the Collado Ana María pass. The steepest 300 metres reach about 13.1%. The hardest full kilometre is km 9, at 10.0%.
A gentle and regular climb on the north face of the Filabres.
The climb in numbers
| Length | Climbing | Average | Steepest 300 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6 km | 585 m | 5% | 13.1% |
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 the Filabres and Calar Alto.
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 Puerto de la Virgen from Albánchez: medinamd (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons · medinamd (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons