Cat 3 Carretera

Alto de la Vega from Río Escabas

Castille-La Mancha, spain

The Carretera rises 10.1km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 475m to 1,502m. Averaging 4.7%, the road kicks to 9.1% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,502m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Castille-La Mancha, Spain.

  • Higher summit than 93% of climbs in Spain.
  • More vertical gain than 87% of climbs in Castille-La Mancha.
  • At 1,502m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
  • A false flat around km 5 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Alto de la Vega from Río Escabas

Castille-La Mancha, spain

10.1km 475m 4.7%
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Distance

10.1km

Avg Gradient

4.7%

Max Gradient

9.1%

Elevation Gain

475m

Summit

1,502m

Wall Rating

3.8

What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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