Puerto de las Palomas
A-319La Iruela to Cazorla · Andalusia
Distance7.4mi · 11.9 km
Drive time16 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainForestValley
Cazorla mountain pass with a famous Guadalquivir-valley mirador.
This 1,200 m pass on the A-319 sits in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas natural park in Jaen, climbing from Burunchel and dropping towards the Guadalquivir valley near Vadillo-Castril. Its mirador is a noted spot for watching vultures ride the thermals over the sierra. Mind sharp blind hairpins, the steep drop into the park and slow tourist traffic in summer.
Where it runs
La IruelaStart · Andalusia
CazorlaEnd · Spain
Character
Corners24bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins3tight bends
Climb338 mtotal ascent
Summit1266 mhighest point · 4154 ft
SpringAutumnSummer
Elevation
379 m rangeKnow before you go
- Blind hairpins
- Steep drop into the park
- Summer tourist traffic
Along the road
- viewpoint Mirador Paso del Aire
- viewpoint Mirador del Puerto de las Palomas
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