How hard is Castillo de Monfragüe?

Classified as Category 3, Castillo de Monfragüe is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Castillo de Monfragüe?

Castillo de Monfragüe is 1.2km long with 133m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 7 minutes.

Where does Castillo de Monfragüe start?

Castillo de Monfragüe starts on the Carretera in Extremadura, Spain. The starting coordinates are 39.8218°N, -6.0480°E.

What is the steepest section of Castillo de Monfragüe?

The steepest 100-metre section of Castillo de Monfragüe hits 15.3%. A brutal pitch that demands commitment and the right gearing. The average gradient across the full climb is 11.5%.

When is the best time to ride Castillo de Monfragüe?

The best time to ride Castillo de Monfragüe is February to November, when temperatures average around 19°C and rainfall is moderate.

Cat 3 Carretera

Castillo de Monfragüe

Extremadura, spain

The Carretera rises 1.2km through gentle countryside, gaining 133m to 424m. At 11.5% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 15.3%, where the road feels more wall than road. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Extremadura, Spain.

The 1st climb in Extremadura by gradient.
The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 4km above 10% averaging 11.7%.

Castillo de Monfragüe

Extremadura, spain

1.2km 133m 11.5%

Distance

1.2km

Avg Gradient

11.5%

Max Gradient

15.3%

Elevation Gain

133m

Summit

424m

Wall Rating

4.5

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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

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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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