How hard is Alto Esteban?

Classified as Category 5, Alto Esteban is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Alto Esteban?

Alto Esteban is 1.2km long with 47m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 7 minutes.

Where does Alto Esteban start?

Alto Esteban starts on the Carretera in Aragon, Spain. The starting coordinates are 41.9349°N, -0.9363°E.

What is the steepest section of Alto Esteban?

The steepest 100-metre section of Alto Esteban hits 10.9%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.9%.

Cat 5 Carretera

Alto Esteban

Aragon, spain

The Carretera rises 1.2km through gentle countryside, gaining 47m to 742m. The average gradient of 3.9% disguises ramps of 10.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Aragon, 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.