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Andalusia · Spain · HC
Alto de Velefique indoors
From Velefique to 1,788 m: 12.1 km and 868 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Often closed by snow in winter – indoors it is open all year.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Alto de Velefique take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 1:25:22 | 8.4 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 1:09:04 | 10.4 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 58:16 | 12.4 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 50:37 | 14.2 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 44:55 | 16.0 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 37:01 | 19.5 |
Time calculator
About Alto de Velefique
The Alto de Velefique in the Sierra de los Filabres is famous for its tightly stacked hairpins above the white village of Velefique. The Vuelta has climbed it several times.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/alto-de-velefique.html">Elevation profile Alto de Velefique from Velefique – rampida</a></p>How to ride Alto de Velefique indoors
- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Alto de VelefiqueDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Alto de Velefique from Velefique?
The climb is 12.1 km long with 868 m of climbing, from 922 m to 1,788 m. The average gradient is 7.2 %, the steepest kilometre 10.1 %.
How long does Alto de Velefique take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 58:16, at 4 W/kg about 44:55 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Alto de Velefique on a smart trainer?
Yes. Download the GPX file, open it in rampida (“Load GPX / FIT”) and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.