Roque de los Muchachos from Santa Cruz de la Palma
Canary Islands, spain
41.8km 2568m 6.1%
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Roque de los Muchachos from Santa Cruz de la Palma
Canary Islands, spain
Roque de los Muchachos from Santa Cruz de la Palma is one of cycling's great tests — 41.8km of sustained climbing, gaining 2,568m from base to summit. Averaging 6.1%, the road kicks to 9.7% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 86 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. At 2,421m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Canary Islands, Spain.
- The 1st climb in Canary Islands by summit elevation.
- The 7th climb in Spain by elevation gain.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 86 hairpin bends — the switchbacks are the rhythm of this climb, each one a small victory.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
Distance
41.8km
Avg Gradient
6.1%
Max Gradient
9.7%
Elevation Gain
2568m
Summit
2,421m
Wall Rating
7.3
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Conditions
Best time to ride: Year-round
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Temperature
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Rainfall
96mm Moderate
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89mm Moderate
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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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