La Espuña (Totana)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Totana	1,568m	1,307m	26.3 km	5.0%	945	****

Climb Description

The Murcia region in eastern Spain is not blessed with many great climbs. The Costa Blanca area to the north and Andalucia to the south are both much better options for cyclists who love to go uphill.

However if you are staying in Murcia, the Sierra Espuña mountains are by far the best option. They contain several long and enjoyable climbs, which can be reached during a day ride from across most of the province.

This climb from Totana is similar to the ascent from Alhama. It is mostly steady, with the real climbing only starting half way into the profile, as you enter the Sierra Bermejo Natural Park.

Much of the climb is in forest, but the views do open up in places, as you get close to the military base at the top of the mountain.

La Espuña is open throughout they ear.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is generally in good condition.

There is some traffic as you leave Totana, but it quickly thins out and becomes quiet as you enter the mountains.

Alternative Routes

La Espuña can be climbed from Alhama de Murcia in a similarly long and steady ascent.

Another nice route climbs into the mountains from the village of El Berro in the north.

Nearby Climbs

Xorret de Catí

Coll del Cid

Sierra Cabrera

Cycling Holidays

We can arrange customized cycling holidays to Murcia and the surrounding regions, including the climb to La Espuña. If you would be interested in this, please contact us to discuss the options and to put together an itinerary.

You may also be interested in the links below to some of the other tours that we currently run in Spain.