HC Carretera

Bola del Mundo from La Granja

Castille and Leon, spain

The Carretera rises 16.7km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 1,082m to 2,259m. The average gradient of 6.5% disguises ramps of 17.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,259m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Castille and Leon, Spain.

  • The crux hits between km 13 and km 16 — 14km above 10% averaging 12.6%.
  • The 1st climb in Castille and Leon by summit elevation.
  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Castille and Leon.
  • Steeper maximum gradient than 98% of climbs in Castille and Leon.
  • The 5th climb in Castille and Leon by difficulty.

Bola del Mundo from La Granja

Castille and Leon, spain

16.7km 1082m 6.5%
HC

Distance

16.7km

Avg Gradient

6.5%

Max Gradient

17.5%

Elevation Gain

1082m

Summit

2,259m

Wall Rating

6.3

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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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