Pico de las Nieves
Canary Islands, spain
44.5km 2056m 4.6%
HCHC
Pico de las Nieves
Canary Islands, spain
Pico de las Nieves covers 44.5km and 2,056m of climbing, reaching 1,922m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.6% disguises ramps of 10.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,922m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Canary Islands, Spain.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Spain.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in Spain.
- The 8th climb in Spain by distance.
- The 7th climb in Canary Islands by distance.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
44.5km
Avg Gradient
4.6%
Max Gradient
10.5%
Elevation Gain
2056m
Summit
1,922m
Wall Rating
6.9
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Conditions
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Temperature
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Rainfall
36mm Dry
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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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