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Roque del Faro from Los Castros

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Roque del Faro from Los Castros
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Elevation profile Roque del Faro from Los Castros

Statistics

Difficulty points 526
Length 6.1 mi
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest segment 10.8%
Total ascent 2119 ft

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Beautiful scenery
15 hairpin turns
#17 toughest climb of La Palma
#81 most elevation gain of Canary Islands
#95 longest climb of Canary Islands
#28 average steepest climb of La Palma
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Roque del Faro from Los Castros is a climb in the region La Palma. It is 6.1 mi long and bridges 2119 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 526. The top of the ascent is located at 3333 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: LP-1

3.0 by Daniel_Kierok
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
The climb to the Roque del Faro begins immediately after you have driven through the dark tunnel of the LP-1 to the village of Franceses. (Be careful, the tunnel is unlit, make sure you wear sunglasses and drive through slowly if you don't have lights). The pass then winds for 8.30 kilometres through a magnificent jungle landscape. You will climb a total of 569 metres in altitude. At an average of 6.8 per cent, you will get your "torture" money's worth here. However, there a... read more

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The climb to the Roque del Faro begins immediately after you have driven through the dark tunnel of the LP-1 to the village of Franceses. (Be careful, the tunnel is unlit, make sure you wear sunglasses and drive through slowly if you don't have lights).
The pass then winds for 8.30 kilometres through a magnificent jungle landscape. You will climb a total of 569 metres in altitude. At an average of 6.8 per cent, you will get your "torture" money's worth here. However, there are also somewhat flatter and even flat sections where you have time to catch your breath.
The tarmac is fine throughout. However, there are a few individual holes and swollen patches in the tarmac, which are caused by the heat. As is usually the case in the north of the island, car traffic is very manageable.
This pass is a key ascent if you want to continue either towards Roque de los Muchachos or towards the west side of La Palma.

Der Anstieg zum Roque del Faro beginnt schon direkt, nachdem ihr durch das dunkle Tunnel der LP-1 nach dem Örtchen Franceses gefahren seit. (Vorsicht das Tunnel ist unbeleuchtet, unbedingt Sonnenbrille absetzen und langsam durchfahren wenn ihr kein Licht habt.)
Der Pass schlängelt sich dann 8,30 Kilometer durch eine herrliche Dschungellandschaft. Dabei werdet ihr insgesamt 569 Höhenmeter erklettern. Im Schnitt mit 6,8 Prozent werdet ihr hier auf eure "QuälDich" kosten kommen. Es sind durchaus aber auch etwas flachere und sogar ebene Streckenabschnitte dabei, in denen Zeit zum Luftholen ist.
Der Asphalt ist durchweg in Ordnung. Ein paar einzelne Löcher und aufgewellte Stellen im Teer, welche durch die Hitze entstehen, sind jedoch auf der Strecke vorhanden. Der Autoverkehr ist wie meist im Norden der Insel sehr überschaubar.
Dieser Pass ist ein wichtiger Schlüsselanstieg, wenn ihr entweder weiter in Richtung Roque de los Muchachos wollt oder weiter in Richtung der Westseite von La Palma.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:13:55
7 mph 00:52:19
9 mph 00:40:47
12 mph 00:30:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roque del Faro from Los Castros 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!

Roque del Faro from Los Castros is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Roque del Faro from Los Castros is 6.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Roque del Faro from Los Castros is 6.6%.

Roque del Faro from Los Castros has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Roque del Faro from Los Castros is at 3333 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:13:55 to climb Roque del Faro from Los Castros. At 7 mph the time is 00:52:19, and at 9 mph 00:40:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:38 is an achievable time.

Roque del Faro from Los Castros is located in the region La Palma in Spain.

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