Cat 1 Carretera

Puerto del Palo from Pontenova

Asturias, spain

The Carretera rises 12.1km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 791m to 1,146m. The average gradient of 6.5% disguises ramps of 15.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Asturias, Spain.

  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 2 — 7km above 10% averaging 12.6%.
  • Harder than 94% of climbs in Spain.
  • More vertical gain than 92% of climbs in Spain.
  • 10 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Puerto del Palo from Pontenova

Asturias, spain

12.1km 791m 6.5%
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Distance

12.1km

Avg Gradient

6.5%

Max Gradient

15.6%

Elevation Gain

791m

Summit

1,146m

Wall Rating

5.3

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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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