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Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero

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Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero
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Elevation profile Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero
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Statistics

Difficulty points 228
Length 0.8 mi
Average gradient 10.1%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 430 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
Cobbles
#21 toughest climb of La Gomera
#24 most elevation gain of La Gomera
#25 longest climb of La Gomera
#3 average steepest climb of La Gomera
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Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero is a climb in the region La Gomera. It is 0.8 mi long and bridges 430 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 228. The top of the ascent is located at 4865 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: Chipude

4.0 by Mikolaj
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
The climb is quite steep although nothing crazy. Also, the cobbles are quite bad but definitely rideable with a road bike (I went up on a road bike). The top is the highest point of La Gomera and there are awesome views of the whole island and other Canary Islands.... read more

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Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero
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The climb is quite steep although nothing crazy. Also, the cobbles are quite bad but definitely rideable with a road bike (I went up on a road bike). The top is the highest point of La Gomera and there are awesome views of the whole island and other Canary Islands.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:09:44
7 mph 00:06:53
9 mph 00:05:22
12 mph 00:04:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero 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!

Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero 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, Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero is not a problem.

Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero is 0.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero is 10.1%.

Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero is at 4865 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:09:44 to climb Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:53, and at 9 mph 00:05:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:02 is an achievable time.

Alto de Garajonay from El Contadero is located in the region La Gomera in Spain.

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