El Frontón from Barranco Hondo
Canary Islands, spain
6.7km 734m 11%
HCHC
El Frontón from Barranco Hondo
Canary Islands, spain
El Frontón from Barranco Hondo is one of cycling's great tests — 6.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 734m from base to summit. Averaging 11%, the road kicks to 18.3% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 18 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Canary Islands, Spain.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 6 — 13km above 10% averaging 14.0%.
- Harder than 98% of climbs in Spain.
- Steeper than 96% of climbs in Spain.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 18 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
6.7km
Avg Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
18.3%
Elevation Gain
734m
Summit
1,015m
Wall Rating
6.2
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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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