Routes // ALTEA
Altea - Reservoir Guadalest
DISTANCE
54 km
Elevation gain
1083 m
Estimated time
2 - 3 h
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LAST UPDATE: 11/2021
4.4/5
1. Briefing
The circuit will bring us to the reservoir of Castell de Guadalest. The first part of the climb will go op to the town of Guadalest. Before arriving to the town we will be descending down to the reservoir.
Now starts the most challenging part. We will have to climb back to the town of Guadalest and then attack the hill of Alto deGuadalest.
2. climbs
The most challenging climb will be Alto de Aitana, with a section up to 11%. This climb is well known from the other side; the “Alto de Guadalest” has been featured three times in La Vuelta ‘09, ‘10, ‘19, and has been cataloged as a second category climb.
3. TRAFFIC
Expect some traffic in the first kilometers. We will have less traffic between the towns of Guadalest and Polop.
4. ROAD QUALITY
The quality of the road is very good through the whole track.
AUTHOR
Costa Blanca Cycling Project
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