Total Ascent : 1170 m / Total Descent : 920 m
View stats on Garmin.com- Start at Race Hotel El Mirador in Loja. Cross road and begin ascent.
- Hard ascent through desert landscape. Very little shade to CP1 at approx. 11km.
- Undulating, arid track to CP2 at approx. 20km.
- Gradual descent on track to CP3 at approx. 30km.
- Continue 3km on track to 2km steep climb around Los Tajos Olive Co-op.
- Approx. 3 km to Stage Finish at Alhama de Granada municipal pool.
Note: Route and itinerary are subject to change depending on weather and natural changes to the environment throughout the year. Final elevation gain / loss, Checkpoint Distances / Closing Times will be confirmed at the event briefing.
A ‘Road Book’ with stage maps and descriptions will be issued at registration. The route will be marked every 50 – 500m, monitored by Checkpoint teams approximately every 10km, and patrolled by vehicle support.
