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Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada

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Elevation profile Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada

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Difficulty points 211
Length 2.6 km
Average gradient 8.3%
Steepest 100 metres 13%
Total ascent 216 m

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Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#89 toughest climb of Costa Blanca
#57 average steepest climb of Valencia
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Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada is a climb in the region Costa Blanca. It is 2.6 km long and bridges 216 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 211. The top of the ascent is located at 219 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Avenida del Alcalde Manuel Catalán Chana, Sierra Dorada, Calle de China & Avenida de Tokio

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Short but very tough climb to Benidorm's most beautiful viewpoint.... read more

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Short but very tough climb to Benidorm's most beautiful viewpoint.

Kort maar zeer pittig klimmetje naar het mooiste uitzichtpunt van Benidorm.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:22:12
11 km/h 00:14:07
15 km/h 00:10:21
19 km/h 00:08:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mirador de la Cruz can be cycled from 2 sides. Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Calle de Amsterdam.

Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada 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!

Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada is not a problem.

Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada is 2.6 km long.

The average gradient of Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada is 8.3%.

Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada is at 219 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:22:12 to climb Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada. At 11 km/h the time is 00:14:07, and at 15 km/h 00:10:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:10 is an achievable time.

Mirador de la Cruz from Benidorm via Sierra Dorada is located in the region Costa Blanca in Spain.

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