How much climbing does A Curota climb (CIMA AC08) have?

+622 m in 10.6 km, at 5.9 % on average.

What is the steepest gradient on A Curota climb (CIMA AC08)?

Its hardest kilometre is at 12.1 %: bring low gears.

How long does A Curota climb (CIMA AC08) take?

At 10 km/h on average, about 1 h 05. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 20.

Are there water fountains on A Curota climb (CIMA AC08)?

Yes, 3 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see them on the map.

Road · A Pobra do Caramiñal, Galicia Hard

A Curota climb (CIMA AC08)

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In short: Climb of 10.6 km and +622 m from A Pobra do Caramiñal (A Coruña), at 5.9 % on average up to 601 m. It's hard and takes about 1 h 20 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 12.1 % and 21 % is track or trail.

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Distance: 10.6 km
Elevation gain: +622 m
Max altitude: 601 m
Hardest km: 12.1 %
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated time: 1 h 20 min

3 water fountains within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

Profile

0 km5.3 km10.6 km

601 m

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Surface

Tarmac 79 % Track 12 % Trail 9 %

Mixed surface: check the map before choosing your bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

A paved climb to A Curota, in the Barbanza range, the viewpoint that looks out over the Ría de Arousa and its islands. It starts by the coast at A Pobra do Caramiñal and gains height through pine and eucalyptus up to the masts and the summit viewpoint. A narrow road with little traffic, except on fine-weather weekends, when people drive up to watch the sunset. Water and coffee down in the village: there's nothing at the top, so take a full bottle. Best from spring to autumn on a clear day; with fog at the summit you lose the views and the descent calls for care because of the damp.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (CIMA climb AC08) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does A Curota climb (CIMA AC08) have?: +622 m in 10.6 km, at 5.9 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on A Curota climb (CIMA AC08)?: Its hardest kilometre is at 12.1 %: bring low gears.
How long does A Curota climb (CIMA AC08) take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 1 h 05. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 20.
Are there water fountains on A Curota climb (CIMA AC08)?: Yes, 3 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see them on the map.

Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.

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