Altea – Reservoir
1. Briefing
The circuit leads to the reservoir of Castell de Guadalest. Initially, the climb ascends to the town of Guadalest. Prior to reaching the town, there will be a descent toward the reservoir.
The most demanding section begins here. Prepare to ascend back to the town of Guadalest, then take on the hill of Alto de Guadalest. It’s a challenging climb ahead. 🏞️🚵♂️
2. CLimbs
The most demanding climb awaits at Alto de Guadalest, boasting sections with gradients reaching up to 11%. This ascent is renowned from the opposite side; the hill has been highlighted in La Vuelta ’09, ’10, ’19, and holds the classification of a second-category climb. 🏔️🚴♂️
3. Traffic
Anticipate some traffic in the initial kilometers. However, between the towns of Guadalest and Polop, you can expect a decrease in traffic density.
4. Road Quality
The road quality remains consistently excellent throughout the entire track.
All the routes in Altea start here.
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