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
KM 0.3
KM 0.8
KM 1.3
KM 1.8
KM 2.3
KM 2.8
KM 3.4
KM 3.9
KM 4.4
KM 4.9
KM 5.4
KM 6.0
KM 6.5
KM 7.0
KM 7.5
KM 8.5
KM 9.1
KM 9.3ELS ÀNGELS
Summit
469m
Approaches
2
Hardest
CAT 3
Hardest side
9.3km