Guadalest

Costa Blanca, Spain

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Guadalest

from El Castell de Guadalest

CAT 3

Distance

7.3km

Elevation

291m

Avg %

Max %

12.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Guadalest is a Category 3 ascent in Costa Blanca, Spain, topping out at 562 m. The climb from el Castell de Guadalest covers 7.3 km at 4.0% average, gaining 291 m, with ramps up to 12.5%. The steepest kilometre averages 8.9%, around km 2.2. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.2. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.