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Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop

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Elevation profile Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop

Statistics

Difficulty points 363
Length 2.9 mi
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest segment 14.2%
Total ascent 1207 ft

Short recap

3 hairpin turns
#84 toughest climb of Valencia
#74 most elevation gain of Costa Blanca
#67 average steepest climb of Valencia
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Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop is a climb in the region Costa Blanca. It is 2.9 mi long and bridges 1207 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 363. The top of the ascent is located at 2133 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Carretera de Xirles & Carretera d'Alcoi a Benidorm

3.0 by MitkoII
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Is not the easiest one. Numbers are clear: a lot of time they are over 10%. I didn't get that visual feeling because the way up is really wide with sepatated (signed and coloured) lines for bikers. Nature around is nice but not spectacular. But the climb could be a part of round ride visiting Castell de Guadalest and Les Fonts d'Algar. Both places are great and a must for visiting.... read more

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MitkoII
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Is not the easiest one. Numbers are clear: a lot of time they are over 10%. I didn't get that visual feeling because the way up is really wide with sepatated (signed and coloured) lines for bikers. Nature around is nice but not spectacular. But the climb could be a part of round ride visiting Castell de Guadalest and Les Fonts d'Algar. Both places are great and a must for visiting.

Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop
Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop
Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:34:44
7 mph 00:24:35
9 mph 00:19:10
12 mph 00:14:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge can be cycled from 2 sides. Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop.

Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop 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!

Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop 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!

Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop is 2.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop is 7.9%.

Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.2%.

The summit of Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop is at 2133 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:34:44 to climb Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:35, and at 9 mph 00:19:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:24 is an achievable time.

Turrón Duro / Altet del Canonge from Polop is located in the region Costa Blanca in Spain.

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