Cat 5 Carretera

Santo Toribio from Arroyo de la Vid

Extremadura, spain

The Carretera rises 2.5km through gentle countryside, gaining 81m to 304m. The average gradient of 3.3% disguises ramps of 6.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 3 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.
  • A gentler outing by Spain standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Santo Toribio from Arroyo de la Vid

Extremadura, spain

2.5km 81m 3.3%
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Distance

2.5km

Avg Gradient

3.3%

Max Gradient

6.7%

Elevation Gain

81m

Summit

304m

Wall Rating

2.3

Conditions

Best time to ride: Year-round

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Temperature

11.9° Cool
15.7° Mild
18.1° Mild
20.6° Warm
26.5° Warm
30.1° Hot
35.7° Hot
34.8° Hot
28.1° Hot
23.8° Warm
16.1° Mild
13.4° Mild

Rainfall

36mm Dry
32mm Dry
49mm Light
73mm Light
28mm Dry
21mm Dry
1mm Dry
5mm Dry
68mm Light
97mm Moderate
75mm Light
109mm 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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