Sierra Nevada
A-395Granada to Monachil · Andalusia
Distance22.1mi · 36 km
Drive time44 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
Mountain
Climbing toward the Pico Veleta, Europe's highest paved road, high above Granada.
The A-395 climbs from Granada into the Sierra Nevada toward the Pico Veleta, whose summit road is the highest paved road in Europe. The public A-395 tops out above 2,500 m at the ski station, where it closes to traffic. A long, thin-air ascent with huge views; carry warm clothes, watch for altitude and snow, and check it's open.
Where it runs
GranadaStart · Andalusia
MonachilEnd · Spain
Character
Corners40bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb1768 mtotal ascent
Summit2447 mhighest point · 8028 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
1760 m rangeKnow before you go
- Thin air and altitude
- Snow and closures up top
- Cyclists on the climb
Along the road
- viewpoint Mirador de las Perillas
- viewpoint Mirador de los Enamorados
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