Els Àngels

Girona, Spain

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Els Àngels is a Category 3 ascent in Girona, Spain, topping out at 469 m. The Sant Martí Vell approach is the hardest — 9.3 km at 4.2%, 390 m gained, maxing at 12.7%. The steepest kilometre averages 10.4%, around km 7.5. It can also be climbed from Quart (10.7 km at 3.4%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.6. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.

RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM SANT MARTÍ VELL

View at km 0.3KM 0.3
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View at km 1.8KM 1.8
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View at km 2.3KM 2.3
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View at km 3.4KM 3.4
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View at km 3.9KM 3.9
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View at km 4.4KM 4.4
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View at km 4.9KM 4.9
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View at km 5.4KM 5.4
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View at km 6KM 6.0
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View at km 6.5KM 6.5
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View at km 7KM 7.0
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View at km 7.5KM 7.5
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View at km 8.5KM 8.5
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View at km 9.1KM 9.1
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View at km 9.3KM 9.3
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