Cat 1 Carretera

La Cruz de Cueva via Carlés

Asturias, spain

The Carretera rises 8.5km through gentle countryside, gaining 627m to 672m. The average gradient of 7.3% disguises ramps of 16.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Asturias, Spain.

  • Harder than 93% of climbs in Spain.
  • Steeper maximum gradient than 88% of climbs in Spain.
  • The crux hits between km 4 and km 4 — 4km above 10% averaging 12.8%.
  • 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

La Cruz de Cueva via Carlés

Asturias, spain

8.5km 627m 7.3%
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Distance

8.5km

Avg Gradient

7.3%

Max Gradient

16.4%

Elevation Gain

627m

Summit

672m

Wall Rating

5.2

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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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