Cat 5 Carretera

Mirador La Báscula from Embalse de Torrejón-Tiétar

Extremadura, spain

The Carretera rises 1.8km through gentle countryside, gaining 89m to 310m. Averaging 5%, the road kicks to 8.4% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Extremadura, Spain.

  • A gentler outing by Spain standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Mirador La Báscula from Embalse de Torrejón-Tiétar

Extremadura, spain

1.8km 89m 5%
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Distance

1.8km

Avg Gradient

5%

Max Gradient

8.4%

Elevation Gain

89m

Summit

310m

Wall Rating

2.7

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Year-round

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Temperature

11.9° Cool
15.7° Mild
18.1° Mild
20.6° Warm
26.5° Warm
30.1° Hot
35.7° Hot
34.8° Hot
28.1° Hot
23.8° Warm
16.1° Mild
13.4° Mild

Rainfall

36mm Dry
32mm Dry
49mm Light
73mm Light
28mm Dry
21mm Dry
1mm Dry
5mm Dry
68mm Light
97mm Moderate
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109mm Moderate

Wind

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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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