La Orchilla from Barranco el Ancón

Canary Islands, spain

At just 1km, La Orchilla from Barranco el Ancón is short but deceptively intense — 30m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 3% disguises ramps of 6.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Canary Islands, Spain.

  • A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
  • A gentler outing by Spain standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

La Orchilla from Barranco el Ancón

Canary Islands, spain

1km 30m 3%

Distance

1km

Avg Gradient

3%

Max Gradient

6.9%

Elevation Gain

30m

Summit

650m

Wall Rating

2.1

What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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