El Descansadero from Las Playas
Canary Islands, spain
0.4km 69m 16.2%
4Cat 4
El Descansadero from Las Playas
Canary Islands, spain
At just 0.4km, El Descansadero from Las Playas is short but deceptively intense — 69m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. At 16.2% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 18.1%, where the road feels more wall than road. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Canary Islands, Spain.
- Steeper than 99% of climbs in Spain.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 92% of climbs in Spain.
Distance
0.4km
Avg Gradient
16.2%
Max Gradient
18.1%
Elevation Gain
69m
Summit
87m
Wall Rating
5.2
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Conditions
Best time to ride: Year-round
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Temperature
15.7° Mild
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Rainfall
26mm Dry
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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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