Cat 5 Carretera

Alto de la Serrana from Río Tajo

Extremadura, spain

The Carretera rises 11.9km through gentle countryside, gaining 240m to 435m. The average gradient of 2% disguises ramps of 5.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. Located in Extremadura, Spain.

  • A false flat around km 4 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Alto de la Serrana from Río Tajo

Extremadura, spain

11.9km 240m 2%
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Distance

11.9km

Avg Gradient

2%

Max Gradient

5.2%

Elevation Gain

240m

Summit

435m

Wall Rating

2.7

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Year-round

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Temperature

11.9° Cool
15.7° Mild
18.1° Mild
20.6° Warm
26.5° Warm
30.1° Hot
35.7° Hot
34.8° Hot
28.1° Hot
23.8° Warm
16.1° Mild
13.4° Mild

Rainfall

36mm Dry
32mm Dry
49mm Light
73mm Light
28mm Dry
21mm Dry
1mm Dry
5mm Dry
68mm Light
97mm Moderate
75mm Light
109mm Moderate

Wind

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What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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