El Yelmo from Cortijos Nuevos
Andalusia, spain
14.4km 1046m 7.3%
1Cat 1
El Yelmo from Cortijos Nuevos
Andalusia, spain
El Yelmo from Cortijos Nuevos covers 14.4km and 1,046m of climbing, reaching 1,801m at the summit. Averaging 7.3%, the road kicks to 12.7% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,801m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Andalusia, Spain.
- Higher summit than 98% of climbs in Spain.
- Harder than 97% of climbs in Spain.
- The crux hits between km 12 and km 13 — 7km above 10% averaging 10.6%.
- 15 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
14.4km
Avg Gradient
7.3%
Max Gradient
12.7%
Elevation Gain
1046m
Summit
1,801m
Wall Rating
5.8
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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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