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Gorafe Desert – Los Coloraos Desert loop from Cuevas El Torriblanco

Gorafe Desert – Los Coloraos Desert loop from Cuevas El Torriblanco

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Gorafe Desert – Los Coloraos Desert loop from Cuevas El Torriblanco

08:08

106km

2,120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas

Geoparque de Granada

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Parking

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85 m

Gorafe Desert

Highlight • Natural

The Gorafe Desert is located in La Hoya de Guadix, a natural plain plenty of gullies and badlands in the northern part of the province of Granada.

La Hoya de Guadix, with a landscape deeply marked by the erosion of the basins of the Rivers Fardes and Guadix, is one of the oldest human settlements in the Iberian Peninsula, containing the largest concentration of cave dwellings and dolmens in Europe.

The picturesque village of Gorafe stands at the bottom of the Gor Canyon and it is considered the entrance to the desert.

Los Coloraos is one of the most popular areas of the desert, owing its name to the predominant red colour and its similarity to the Grand Canyon.

Although the sunset and the sunrise are probably the best moments to enjoy the amazing landscape and the dynamic shapes of the Gorafe Desert, the area also offers a spectacular night sky.

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1.44 km

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here the Desierto Gorafe lies at your feet. Great panoramas at any time of the day or year. Absolute must on gravel and mountain bike tours.

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8.37 km

View of the Badlands in Geoparque de Granada

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice little place with the best view.

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10.7 km

Los Coloraos Cliffs

Highlight • Canyon

Impressive semi-desert area formed by water erosion, which has created a landscape of boulevards, canyons and gullies. The reddish tones that give it its name are mixed with whitish and ocher lines in deposits forged over millions of years, layer upon layer. Worn by the action of the water and the very weakness of the land, the result is a hidden area of overwhelming beauty. It can be visited by bike, on foot or by 4x4 car.

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78.0 km

Cuesta del Negral

Highlight • Climb

With spectacular landscapes, this slope adds to the enjoyment of the environment.

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91.8 km

Gorafe Desert Canyons

Highlight • Canyon

If it's raining or has recently rained, don't even think about going down the ravines: it's impossible to pedal on such sticky clay.

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94.0 km

Los Coloraos Desert

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The Los Coloraos Desert is a landscape of intense colors and capricious shapes, the result of erosion and sedimentation of the materials that make it up. It is a desert area that extends for several kilometers and offers an impressive environment for lovers of nature and photography. An essential place to contemplate the spectacular panoramic views of this Andalusian desert, which has great geological and archaeological wealth.

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100 km

Gorafe Desert - Gravel Paradise 🏜️

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The Gorafe desert is a particularly beautiful place that - very different from the Sahara, for example - does not consist of loose sand, but a high stone plain that suddenly collapses into dozens of gorges and ravines. The landscape is somewhat reminiscent of the Grand Canyon in the USA, but is very different and unique. Several gravel roads run through the desert that are more than worth driving. Cycling here is a unique experience!

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106 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.3 km

11.2 km

463 m

434 m

Surfaces

69.4 km

18.7 km

17.2 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

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Gorafe Desert

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

View of the Badlands in Geoparque de Granada

Los Coloraos Cliffs

Cuesta del Negral

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