Cat 2 Carretera

Sierra de Penouta from Río Porcía

Asturias, spain

The Carretera rises 14.7km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 762m to 889m. Averaging 5.2%, the road kicks to 9.3% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Asturias, Spain.

  • More vertical gain than 91% of climbs in Spain.
  • Longer than 89% of climbs in Spain.
  • A false flat around km 4 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Sierra de Penouta from Río Porcía

Asturias, spain

14.7km 762m 5.2%
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Distance

14.7km

Avg Gradient

5.2%

Max Gradient

9.3%

Elevation Gain

762m

Summit

889m

Wall Rating

4.6

Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Winter

Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Temperature

12° Mild
13.8° Mild
14.1° Mild
14.8° Mild
17° Mild
18.8° Mild
20.7° Warm
21.5° Warm
21° Warm
19.3° Mild
15.2° Mild
13.9° Mild

Rainfall

173mm Wet
88mm Moderate
93mm Moderate
95mm Moderate
72mm Light
126mm Moderate
42mm Light
77mm Light
75mm Light
167mm Wet
215mm Wet
218mm Wet

Wind

24km/h Breezy
22km/h Breezy
23km/h Breezy
20km/h Breezy
20km/h Breezy
17km/h Light
18km/h Light
18km/h Light
19km/h Light
22km/h Breezy
25km/h Breezy
25km/h Breezy

What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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