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La Pia from Alp

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Elevation profile La Pia from Alp

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Difficulty points 386
Length 8.5 km
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest 100 metres 10.6%
Total ascent 551 m

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La Pia from Alp is a climb in the region Spanish Pyrenees. It is 8.5 km long and bridges 551 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 386. The top of the ascent is located at 1700 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Avinguda de la Tossa d'Alp, GI-400 Carretera d'Alp a la Molina i Collada de Toses & GI-400 Carretera de Das a la Molina i Collada de Toses - C-663

3.0 by Greg37
Montée sur une très belle route. Je suis parti de Puigcerdà et suis monté jusqu'à la station Molina (en haut). En descente, belle vue sur le plateau de Catalogne près de Puigcerdà.... read more

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The climb was on a very nice road. I set off from Puigcerdà and climbed up to the Molina station (at the top). On the way down, I had a beautiful view of the Catalonia plateau near Puigcerdà.

Montée sur une très belle route. Je suis parti de Puigcerdà et suis monté jusqu'à la station Molina (en haut). En descente, belle vue sur le plateau de Catalogne près de Puigcerdà.

La Pia from Alp
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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:13:12
11 km/h 00:46:34
15 km/h 00:34:09
19 km/h 00:26:58

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Pia can be cycled from 2 sides. La Pia from Das is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via La Pia from Alp.

La Pia from Alp is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

La Pia from Alp 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!

La Pia from Alp is 8.5 km long.

The average gradient of La Pia from Alp is 6.5%.

La Pia from Alp has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of La Pia from Alp is at 1700 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:13:12 to climb La Pia from Alp. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:34, and at 15 km/h 00:34:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:58 is an achievable time.

La Pia from Alp is located in the region Catalonia in Spain.

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