Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva

Statistics

Difficulty points	1266
Length	20.7 mi
Average gradient	5.6%
Steepest segment	9.5%
Total ascent	6115 ft

Difficulty points

1266

Length

20.7 mi

Average gradient

5.6%

Steepest segment

9.5%

Total ascent

6115 ft

Short recap

24 hairpin turns

Gravel

Bad road

#38 toughest climb of Spain

#52 most elevation gain of Europe

#33 longest climb of Spain

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Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva

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Beautiful road with stunning views. Lots of traffic, but it takes good account of you.

Climbing times

5 mph	04:09:41
7 mph	02:56:46
9 mph	02:17:45
12 mph	01:43:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva. 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.

Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva is 20.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva is 5.6%.

Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva is at 7051 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:09:41 to climb Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva. At 7 mph the time is 02:56:46, and at 9 mph 02:17:45. For the fastest cyclists, 01:43:29 is an achievable time.

Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.

Alto de Capileira / Hoya del Portillo from Órgiva

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