WHERE TO RIDE IN GRANADA - Lecrin Valley

The Goldilocks of our loops. Not too long, not too short—just right for a mid-week ride in the Sierra Nevada.

The Lecrin Valley loop weaves together some of our favorite climbs, descents, and Pueblos Blancos. It’s a blend of two routes from the book: *La Venta* and *Around the Reservoir*.

The ride wastes no time, throwing you straight into the climb to Venta de la Cabada. From there, it twists back down the mountain to Pinos del Valle, a town famous for its churches, orange groves, and olive presses. Just as you enter the town, at kilometer 24.5, you’ll find a fountain on the left side of the road. Locals are always there, filling their bottles.

After descending to Restébal, you face a steady 5-kilometer climb to Talará and Lecrin. This is where we usually stop for coffee. Past Lecrin, the road drops toward Beznar, then levels out with a couple of short 2-kilometer climbs to Lanjarón—the town of eternal youth. The World Health Organization recognizes Lanjarón for having the highest life expectancy in the world. It’s a good place to refill your bottles and grab a tostada. You won’t struggle to find water; there are 23 fountains, each with a poem carved beside it.

After descending toward Órgiva, the gateway to the Alpujarras, you’ll see why it’s known for its “alternative communities.” Combs appear to be in short supply, and the men seem to have a deep distrust of barbers. If you’re up for more, this is the perfect spot to tackle the stunning climb to Canar. Once you cross the bridge at the bottom of town, the road stair-steps back down toward Velez, offering fast, exhilarating stretches that make you feel alive.

It’s a ride that demands little but gives much—a perfect slice of the Sierra Nevada.

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