Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa

Statistics

Difficulty points	337
Length	17.7 km
Average gradient	3.7%
Steepest 100 metres	7.6%
Total ascent	663 m

Difficulty points

337

Length

17.7 km

Average gradient

3.7%

Steepest 100 metres

7.6%

Total ascent

663 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#77 toughest climb of Costa del Sol

#41 most elevation gain of Costa del Sol

#82 longest climb of Andalusia

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Nice running climb with many curves on nice road surface. A little busier with traffic until Sayolonga, then calmer until Competa.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:31:46
11 km/h	01:36:35
15 km/h	01:10:49
19 km/h	00:55:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cómpeta can be cycled from 3 sides. Cómpeta from Torrox-Costa is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cómpeta Costa via Torrox & Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa.

You don't need special gearing for Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa is 17.7 km long.

The average gradient of Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa is 3.7%.

Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa is at 645 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:31:46 to climb Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa. At 11 km/h the time is 01:36:35, and at 15 km/h 01:10:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:55 is an achievable time.

Cómpeta from Algarrobo-Costa is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.

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