Altea – Castell de Guadalest
1. Briefing
You’ll kick off the ride with some early climbing, no sugar-coating it. The first uphill stretch leads us to La Nucía—nothing too fancy, just straightforward riding.
Around kilometer 9, Palop marks the beginning of the real climb—the Alto de Guadalest, a three-time star of La Vuelta (’09, ’10, ’19) and a solid second-category ascent. This challenging hill, with its well-maintained road, guide you to Castell de Guadalest for some spectacular views.
Heading back to Altea is a breeze, with no major challenges, just a few short climbs to keep things interesting. 🚵♂️🏞️
2. CLimbs
Over 8 km, starting in Polop, the road’s got a manageable average gradient of 5.3%, guiding you smoothly to the charming Castell de Guadalest.
Now, brace yourselves between km 13 and 16—that’s where it gets real. The gradient spikes to an average of 12%, maxing out at 15%.
3. Traffic
Anticipate some traffic in the initial kilometers, but fear not. Once we pass through Polop and kick off the first climb around kilometer 10, the road will open up, and the traffic will ease. Smooth riding ahead.
4. Road Quality
The road quality is top-notch all the way through.
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