A jeep to handle the most demanding routes

A jeep to handle the most demanding routes

Since its inception, Jeep cars have been designed to handle the most demanding of journeys. with the highest level of safety and comfort. And it is that all the models of the brand allow you to enjoy the most winding and impossible roads to the fullest, as evidenced by these eight routes that are located at different points of the Spanish geography, but that contain bends, slopes and have unforgettable landscapes in common.

Relatively close to the metropolitan area of ​​Barcelona, ​​Montserrat Abbey is considered one of the great spiritual and cultural centers of Catalonia, and is surrounded by an imposing mountain range that you must master to enter the gates of the monastery. Departure from Monistrol de Montserrat on the BP-1121 9.2 km and 19 minutes with many turns and spectacular views of the Sierra de Montserrat and the Bagés region await us, if we do not give in to the temptation to take the rack railway halfway take way. An experience that remains etched in the memory.

The longest gorge in Spain is located in Cantabria, between the towns of Hermida and Panes. It is a 21 km stretch along the N-621 that is notable for its narrowness, which in many places prevents the presence of vegetation due to the absence of sunlight. On both sides, two 600 m high limestone walls, carved by the river Deva, impress with their imposing appearance. At the end of the route, the final prize is the historical heritage of Potes, among which the Mozarabic Church of Nuestra Señora de Lebeña, dating from the 10th century, stands out.

A route of 102.7 km connects the coast of Malaga, with places of interest such as the beaches of the Costa del Sol or the Picasso Museum, with the city of Ronda, in the heart of the mountain range of the same name. A road full of curves and rugged landscapes to reach a town divided by El Tajo, saved in the best way by the elegant Puente Nuevo (18th century). A picturesque enclave with an impressive heritage that includes examples such as the Real Maestranza de Ronda, one of the oldest bullrings in Spain.

Located in a valley surrounded by the highest peaks of the province of Alicante, such as the Sierras de Aixarté, Senella or Aitana in the Marina Baixa region, El Castell de Guadalest is one of the most popular villages in the Levantine interior, despite being only 243 inhabitants and it is not surprising, given the impressive castles of San José and Alcoraiba, both from the 11th century, the baroque church of Santa María de la Asunción, Casa Orduña or the medieval prison on the ground floor of the town hall.

The MA-2141 in the north of Mallorca is one of the most winding and spectacular roads in Spain. It saves no less than 800 m of bumps in 13 km and includes 12 turns of more than 180º. All this in a rugged and rocky landscape between incredible cliffs with the Mediterranean Sea in the background. The highest point is the Nus de la Corbata, where the road continues under itself and makes a 360º angle.

One of the most famous routes in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It starts at the Monastery of El Paular and goes up to Puerto de Cotos along the M-604. From there it goes up until it reaches Puerto de Navacerrada along the SG 615, surrounded by behemoths like Peñalara or La Bola del Mundo. The descent along the CL-601 is no less impressive, taking in places like Siete Revueltas, Boca del Asno and the Pinar de Valsaín, up to the Royal Site, famous for its 18th century palace and its beans.

Perhaps the route with the most bumps in Spain, as it goes from 2,356 meters from Cañada del Teide to sea level in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. In between, the 64 km of the Carretera de la Esperanza, with attractions such as the Mirador de la Tarta, where you can appreciate the geological layers of the area and, if you are lucky, enjoy an overwhelming sea of ​​​​clouds, known locally as ‘donkey belly’

34.8 km, 45 kilometers, through one of the most impressive places in the Picos de Europa, with 10% gradients and challenging horseshoe bends, enlivened by spectacular views of the Asturian interior, the San Isidro ski area and the Redes Natural Park. It is one of the natural borders between Asturias and Castilla y León.

Source: Marie Claire

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