Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax

Statistics

Difficulty points	695
Length	31.8 km
Average gradient	3.9%
Steepest 100 metres	7.9%
Total ascent	1245 m

Difficulty points

695

Length

31.8 km

Average gradient

3.9%

Steepest 100 metres

7.9%

Total ascent

1245 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

15 hairpin turns

#63 toughest climb of Andalusia

#94 most elevation gain of Spain

#41 longest climb of Spain

#37 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada

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Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax

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A beautiful long climb up to an impressive 2000m. I climbed from the Laujar de Andarax side. Good quality tarmac throughout. A nice woodland at the top.

Climbing times

7 km/h	04:32:33
11 km/h	02:53:26
15 km/h	02:07:11
19 km/h	01:40:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de la Ragua can be cycled from 3 sides. Puerto de la Ragua from Cherin is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de la Ragua from La Calahorra & Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax. 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.

Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax is 31.8 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax is 3.9%.

Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.9%.

The summit of Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax is at 2041 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:32:33 to climb Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax. At 11 km/h the time is 02:53:26, and at 15 km/h 02:07:11. For the fastest cyclists, 01:40:25 is an achievable time.

Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.

Puerto de la Ragua from Laujar de Andarax

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