Cat 4 Carretera

Peñajara from Río Tajo

Extremadura, spain

The Carretera rises 3.8km through gentle countryside, gaining 153m to 382m. The average gradient of 4% disguises ramps of 8.2% — 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 Extremadura, Spain.

  • A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Peñajara from Río Tajo

Extremadura, spain

3.8km 153m 4%
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Distance

3.8km

Avg Gradient

4%

Max Gradient

8.2%

Elevation Gain

153m

Summit

382m

Wall Rating

2.7

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Year-round

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Temperature

11.6° Cool
15.2° Mild
17.6° Mild
20° Warm
25.9° Warm
29.4° Hot
35° Hot
34.1° Hot
27.5° Warm
23.3° Warm
15.6° Mild
13° Mild

Rainfall

38mm Dry
33mm Dry
49mm Light
75mm Light
29mm Dry
22mm Dry
1mm Dry
4mm Dry
64mm Light
98mm Moderate
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102mm 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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