Cat 2 Carretera

Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte

Asturias, spain

The Carretera rises 10.1km through gentle countryside, gaining 537m to 574m. The average gradient of 5.3% disguises ramps of 15% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Asturias, Spain.

Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte

Asturias, spain

10.1km 537m 5.3%
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Distance

10.1km

Avg Gradient

5.3%

Max Gradient

15%

Elevation Gain

537m

Summit

574m

Wall Rating

4.4

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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
21km/h Breezy
21km/h Breezy
18km/h Light
18km/h Light
15km/h Light
16km/h Light
16km/h Light
17km/h Light
21km/h Breezy
23km/h Breezy
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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