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Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena

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4.0
5 reviews | Elevation profile | 18 photos
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
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Elevation profile Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena

Statistics

Difficulty points 919
Length 8.4 mi
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest segment 13.4%
Total ascent 3192 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
7 hairpin turns
#33 toughest climb of Andalusia
#58 most elevation gain of Andalusia
#45 longest climb of Costa del Sol
#96 average steepest climb of Andalusia
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Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena is a climb in the region Costa del Sol. It is 8.4 mi long and bridges 3192 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 919. The top of the ascent is located at 3091 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 18 photos.

Road names: Carretera Costa del Sol, Avenida del Chorrillo, Avenida Retamar & A-368

4.0 by Wolfie
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Feb 2024. A nice climb, not too long. Total time: 54:49. The view at the end is very nice!! I have taken a route from Melia Torremolinos, up to the start of this final climb quite some traffic. You will find a chain at the start of the climb, as on this track there are no cars allowed. 👍 You might see some hikers and descending bikes on the track so stay right. Tarmac/road is very good, so descending is fine. Some parts are indicated by my Garmin (830) as 12％…..so be prepared😉 ... read more

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Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
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Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
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Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
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Reviews (5)

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Joeri_Laureys
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3 Mo 5.0
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If you are in the area, you should definitely do this climb. After the chain across the track, you are perfectly allowed to continue as a cyclist. When I passed it there were just police and I asked them if I could go up. The chain is only there for motorized traffic.
The climb is snappy and nice on fine road surface. If there is a lot of wind the descent is tricky. Also remember that there is a chain hanging over the road when descending 😄

Als je in de buurt bent, moet je deze beklimming zeker doen. Na de ketting over de baan mag je als fietser perfect verder. Toen ik er passeerde stond er net politie en ik heb bij hen geïnformeerd of ik naar boven mocht. De ketting hangt er enkel voor gemotoriseerd verkeer.
De klim is pittig en mooi op prima wegdek. Als er veel wind is dan is de afdaling wel tricky. Vergeet ook niet dat er een ketting over de weg hangt bij het afdalen 😄

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Wolfie
Wolfie premium
2 y 4.0

Feb 2024. A nice climb, not too long. Total time: 54:49. The view at the end is very nice!! I have taken a route from Melia Torremolinos, up to the start of this final climb quite some traffic. You will find a chain at the start of the climb, as on this track there are no cars allowed. 👍 You might see some hikers and descending bikes on the track so stay right. Tarmac/road is very good, so descending is fine.
Some parts are indicated by my Garmin (830) as 12％…..so be prepared😉

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TimondeHeld
TimondeHeld
2 y 3.0
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Dec 2023, the last few kilometres are no longer accessible. The road to the antennas is for automated traffic only.
However, you can still turn left and climb to a dirt car park with helicopter pad. Definitely worth it

Dec 2023, de laatste kilometers zijn niet meer toegankelijk. De weg naar de antennes is alleen voor geautomatiseerd verkeer.
Wel kun je nog linksaf en klimmen naar een onverharde parkeerplaats met helicopterplatform. Zeker de moeite waard

Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena
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Mikolaj
Mikolaj
2 y

Hi, I’m pretty sure that by „no longer accessible” you were talking about the chain at the beginning of the steep final part. I believe cyclists are still allowed to go around it as I’ve been there yesterday and also saw two other cyclists. Two service cars passed us on the way to the antennas and ignored us so I’m pretty sure for cyclists the road is still open.

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baar10
baar10
4 y 4.0
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Made a beautiful tour from Benalmadena and through Fuengirola to Alahaurin and back through Mijas and the cerro del moro. You can see from afar all the antennas on top of the mountain and you wonder how you get there. Just outside Mijas the climb starts and from there it is 600 hm and 5 km. So the profile is not right. It is more like a Mortirolo. Good road, nice views, nature and nothing else. When you arrive at the top you have a view of the whole area. The descent I would take it easy. Missing a turn is not an option here, and there are no guardrails.

Een mooie rondrit gemaakt vanuit Benalmadena en via Fuengirola naar Alahaurin en terug via Mijas en de cerro del moro. Je ziet van ver al de antennes boven op de berg staan en je vraagt je af hoe je daar komt. Net buiten Mijas start de beklimming en van daaruit is het 600 hm en 5 km. Het profiel klopt dus niet. Het is meer een soort Mortirolo. Prima weg, mooie uitzichten, natuur en verder is er niets. Bovengekomen overzie je de hele omgeving. De afdaling zou ik rustig aan doen. Een bochtje missen is geen optie hier en er zijn geen vangrails..

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:41:16
7 mph 01:11:42
9 mph 00:55:52
12 mph 00:41:58

Road surface condition

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Traffic

71% 14% 14%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cerro del Moro can be cycled from 4 sides. Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cerro Del Morro from Castillo La Mota, Cerro del Moro from Fuengirola & Cerro Del Morro from Mijas Golf.

Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena 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!

Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena 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.

Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena is 8.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena is 7.2%.

Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena is at 3091 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:41:16 to climb Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena. At 7 mph the time is 01:11:42, and at 9 mph 00:55:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:58 is an achievable time.

Cerro del Moro from Benalmádena is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.

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