Era de La Majada from Órgiva

Era de La Majada from Órgiva is one of cycling's great tests — 20.6km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,457m from base to summit. The average gradient of 7.1% disguises ramps of 22.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,764m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Andalusia, Spain.