Altea – Tollos
1. Briefing
You’ll begin ascending once you depart from the short section of the national road.
The initial climb will be Cofrides. Its first section leads to the town of Castell de Guadalest (at km 25). Following some easier segments, you’ll tackle the second part of the climb.
A pleasant descent follows, leading to the small town of Gorga. From there, the route traverses rural roads with minor ascents and brief descents. As you near km 75, you’ll approach the second climb: Tollos.
The final ascent, Sa Creueta, commences after passing the town of Castell de Castells.
2. CLimbs
This climb presents no notable difficulties, featuring an average gradient not surpassing 3%, with some sections reaching 5% in the final kilometers.
This 4 km climb appears relatively straightforward. You’ll encounter brief sections at 10% gradient within the initial 2 km, yet the most challenging segment emerges toward the end, with steep gradients reaching up to 17/18%🔥🔥.
A 5 km ascent originating from the village of Castell de Castells, featuring excellent road conditions, minimal traffic, and no notable challenges along the way.
3. Traffic
Anticipate heavy traffic during the initial kilometers along the national road. However, traffic tends to lessen notably once you pass through the town of Castell de Guadalest.
4. Road Quality
The road quality remains consistently excellent throughout the entire circuit.
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