La Manga Club Resort – GPX Route 2
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Description
La Manga Club Golf Resort – GPX Route 2
Ride Overview
Need a punchy pre-lunch spin that still dishes up wow-factor scenery? Route 2 delivers. This 36 km coastal loop leaves La Manga Club, rolls west beneath the craggy ramparts of the Sierra de la Fausilla, then tackles the iconic ascent to Monte de las Cenizas before sweeping north-east through quiet campo lanes above the shimmering Mar Menor. Two short but testing climbs, balcony-road Mediterranean vistas and café-lined villages make it a perfect leg-sharpening circuit or an introduction to Murcian hill riding.
Rides Statistics
- Distance: 35.6 km
- Elevation Gain: ≈ 480 m
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Estimated Time: 1 ½ – 2 ½ hrs
- Start/Finish: La Manga Club Resort – main security gate (Los Belones)
What to Expect
Km 0–5 – Warm-up Coastline: Gentle rollers along the Calblanque access road with sunrise over the Mar Menor if you set out early.
Km 6–11 – Monte de las Cenizas Climb: 4.5 km at 6 % average (ramp to 10 %), pine-scented switchbacks and 1930s coastal-battery ruins at the summit (193 m).
Km 11–18 – Flowing Descent & Los Belones: Fast, confidence-boosting descent back to sea level; refill bottles or grab a cortado in Los Belones plaza.
Km 19–29 – Inland Campo Lanes: Gently rising false-flats through Los Nietos Viejos and ochre-coloured farmland with big-sky lagoon views to your left.
Km 30–35 – Finale Ramps: A series of 3–5 % drags carry you back toward the resort gates—perfect for one last tempo push before post-ride pool time.
Key Highlights
Mirador de las Cenizas: Panoramic 360° sweep over the Mediterranean, Isla Grosa and distant Cabo de Palos lighthouse.
Historic coastal-battery guns (Batería de Cenizas) at the summit—great photo-op.
Mar Menor lagoon vistas from the ridge above Los Nietos.
Wild rosemary & lavender scenting the roadside in spring.
Rider Tips
Compact gearing (50/34 t or similar) keeps the 10 % ramp friendly.
Two small bottles are plenty; reliable fountains in Los Belones (km 16) and Los Nietos (km 24).
Roads are mostly newly resurfaced; 28 mm tyres feel plush.
Carry a lightweight gilet—descents can feel crisp, even on sunny days.
Load the GPX to Garmin, Wahoo or Komoot for offline nav in the sierras where phone signal dips.
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