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Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca

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Difficulty points 608
Length 12.4 mi
Average gradient 4.1%
Steepest segment 14.9%
Total ascent 2671 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#45 toughest climb of Catalonia
#54 most elevation gain of Catalonia
#34 longest climb of Catalonia
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Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca is a climb in the region Catalan Coastal Range. It is 12.4 mi long and bridges 2671 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 608. The top of the ascent is located at 3114 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Carretera de la Vall del Bac & Carretera de Carrera a la Vall del Bac

4.0 by PimH73
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Cycled on a weekday, early spring. The road was virtually traffic-free, beautiful scenery. The climb itself is very irregular: many parts (well) above 10%, but also parts almost flat and even a few short descents. The steepest kilometer is about 15%, it takes some effort there, but otherwise not too difficult.... read more

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Cycled on a weekday, early spring. The road was virtually traffic-free, beautiful scenery. The climb itself is very irregular: many parts (well) above 10%, but also parts almost flat and even a few short descents. The steepest kilometer is about 15%, it takes some effort there, but otherwise not too difficult.

Gefietst op een doordeweekse dag, vroeg in het voorjaar. De weg was zo goed als verkeersvrij, prachtige omgeving. De klim zelf is erg onregelmatig: veel stukken (dik) boven de 10%, maar ook stukken bijna vlak en zelfs een paar korte afdalingen. De steilste kilometer zit tegen de 15%, daar is het even aanpoten, verder niet overdreven moeilijk.

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One of the most unknown mountain passes in the area of La Garrotxa, a fairly lonely road surrounded by trees and following the course of the river, the Vall del Bac, in front of the hall of Alta Garrotxa. The steepest climb is around 20% and then it is a continuous up and down until you reach Sant Pau de Seguries, Ripollès.

Uno de los puertos más desconocidos de la zona de La Garrotxa, una carretera bastante solitaria envuelto de arboles y siguiendo el curso de la riera, la Vall del Bac, ante sala de l'Alta Garrotxa. La subida más potente tiene entorno a un 20% y luego es un sube baja continuo hasta salir a Sant Pau de Seguries, Ripollès.

Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca
Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca
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Climbing times

5 mph 02:29:42
7 mph 01:45:58
9 mph 01:22:35
12 mph 01:02:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac can be cycled from 2 sides. Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Sant Pau de Segúries.

You don't need special gearing for Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca. 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.

Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca 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.

Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca is 12.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca is 4.1%.

Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.9%.

The summit of Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca is at 3114 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:29:42 to climb Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca. At 7 mph the time is 01:45:58, and at 9 mph 01:22:35. For the fastest cyclists, 01:02:03 is an achievable time.

Coll de Carretera de la Vall del Bac from Castellfolit de la Roca is located in the region Catalonia in Spain.

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