Cat 5

Alto da Costa from Fornelos

Galicia, spain

At just 1km, Alto da Costa from Fornelos is short but deceptively intense — 44m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 4.6%, the road kicks to 8.3% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Galicia, Spain.

  • A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
  • A gentler outing by Spain standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Alto da Costa from Fornelos

Galicia, spain

1km 44m 4.6%
5

Distance

1km

Avg Gradient

4.6%

Max Gradient

8.3%

Elevation Gain

44m

Summit

217m

Wall Rating

2.5

What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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