Cat 3 Carretera

Puerto del Portillo from Río Tajo

Aragon, spain

The Carretera rises 4.2km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 256m to 1,774m. Averaging 6.1%, the road kicks to 10.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,774m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Aragon, Spain.

  • Higher summit than 98% of climbs in Spain.
  • At 1,774m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Puerto del Portillo from Río Tajo

Aragon, spain

4.2km 256m 6.1%
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Distance

4.2km

Avg Gradient

6.1%

Max Gradient

10.9%

Elevation Gain

256m

Summit

1,774m

Wall Rating

3.5

What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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