Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar

Statistics

Difficulty points	605
Length	8.2 mi
Average gradient	6.5%
Steepest segment	10.6%
Total ascent	2802 ft

Difficulty points

605

Length

8.2 mi

Average gradient

6.5%

Steepest segment

10.6%

Total ascent

2802 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

10 hairpin turns

#81 toughest climb of Andalusia

#78 most elevation gain of Andalusia

#21 longest climb of Sierra Nevada

#11 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada

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Reviews (3)

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7 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Fantastically beautiful climb! From Torvizcón you first descend a short way and then the climb begins. Quiet road, almost no traffic, very good tarmac and nice gradual percentages. Towards the end it gets a bit steeper but nowhere very difficult. Beautiful scenery. You must do this climb!

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8 Mo 3.0

Did this as part of overall climb from Torviscon to Trevelez.
Its a beautiful climb. Nice solid but constant gradient and butter smooth road. If you anywhere near the area try do this route as Trevelez is stunning and a great spot for high quality food.

HarmenKetelaars

4 y 5.0 01:45:00 (4.7 mph)

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Very nice climb, first part of the total climb to Trevelez. Highly recommended! Halfway through, I grabbed a coffee in Almejigar

Climbing times

5 mph	01:38:37
7 mph	01:09:49
9 mph	00:54:24
12 mph	00:40:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar 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!

Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar 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.

Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar is 8.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar is 6.5%.

Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar is at 4596 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:38:37 to climb Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar. At 7 mph the time is 01:09:49, and at 9 mph 00:54:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:52 is an achievable time.

Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.

Portichuelo de Cástaras via Almegíjar

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Reviews (3)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

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