A Scenic Paved Road to the Summit of Calar Alto in Andalusia

Calar Alto is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,168m (7,113ft) above sea level, located in the province of Almería, in Spain. It's one of the highest roads in Spain.

Calar Alto

Where is Calar Alto?

The pass is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in the southern part of the country. The summit hosts the Calar Alto astronomical observatory.

Is the Road to Calar Alto Paved?

Set high in the Sierra de Los Filabres mountain range, the road to the summit is completely paved but partly damaged in places due to heavy snowfalls. It's called AL4404.

How Long is the Road to Calar Alto?

The pass is 32.4 km (20.13 miles) long, running north-south from Gérgal to Collado Venta Luisa. The road has very steep sections, with a maximum gradient of 10% in some ramps.

 

 

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