Cat 1 Carretera

Puerto de La Bobia from Samagán

Asturias, spain

The Carretera rises 24.5km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 1,164m to 1,092m. The average gradient of 4.8% disguises ramps of 12.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Asturias, Spain.

  • More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in Spain.
  • Longer than 98% of climbs in Spain.
  • The crux hits between km 12 and km 13 — 5km above 10% averaging 10.9%.
  • 10 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Puerto de La Bobia from Samagán

Asturias, spain

24.5km 1164m 4.8%
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Distance

24.5km

Avg Gradient

4.8%

Max Gradient

12.2%

Elevation Gain

1164m

Summit

1,092m

Wall Rating

6

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Winter

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Temperature

11° Cool
13.4° Mild
13.9° Mild
15° Mild
17.4° Mild
19° Mild
20.9° Warm
21.8° Warm
21.1° Warm
19.1° Mild
14.4° Mild
13° Mild

Rainfall

175mm Wet
90mm Moderate
92mm Moderate
99mm Moderate
77mm Light
128mm Moderate
43mm Light
76mm Light
87mm Moderate
158mm Wet
205mm Wet
188mm Wet

Wind

22km/h Breezy
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18km/h Light
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17km/h Light
21km/h Breezy
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24km/h Breezy

What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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