Alto de Fonfría

Galicia, Spain

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Alto de Fonfría

from Ponteareas

CAT 2

Distance

21.9km

Elevation

760m

Avg %

3.5%

Max %

9.2%

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<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Alto de Fonfría

from A Caniza

CAT 4

Distance

7.7km

Elevation

233m

Avg %

3%

Max %

8.2%

-0.83.75.62.06.22.501234567km567m801m
<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Alto de Fonfría is a Category 2 ascent in Galicia, Spain, topping out at 801 m. The Ponteareas approach is the hardest — 21.9 km at 3.5%, 760 m gained, maxing at 9.2%. The steepest kilometre averages 7.3%, around km 3.3. It can also be climbed from A Caniza (7.7 km at 3.0%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.6. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.

FEATURED IN

Vuelta a España 2024 — Stage 10

as “Alto de Fonfría”

CAT 2

ALTO DE FONFRÍA

Summit

801m

Approaches

2

Hardest

CAT 2

Hardest side

21.9km