Alto de Abantos via Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Alto de Abantos via Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial covers 14.5km and 793m of climbing, reaching 1,643m at the summit. The average gradient of 5.5% disguises ramps of 13.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,643m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madrid, Spain.