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Road · Murcia, Región de Murcia Hard

Cresta del Gallo climb via San José de la Montaña

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In short: Climb of 5.2 km and +367 m from Murcia (Región de Murcia), at 7.1 % on average up to 433 m. It's hard and takes about 45 min to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 10.1 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance
5.2 km
Elevation gain
+367 m
Max altitude
433 m
Hardest km
10.1 %
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated time
0 h 45 min

Profile

0 km2.6 km5.2 km
433 m

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Surface

Tarmac 94 % Track 4 % Trail 2 %

Almost all tarmac: ideal for a road bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

The other side of the Cresta del Gallo, the balcony over the Murcia market gardens inside the El Valle y Carrascoy Regional Park. It starts from the San José de la Montaña area and climbs the park road through the pines, with tight hairpins and ramps that call for low gears. At the top you get views over Murcia and the Segura plain. It's a short, punchy climb, very popular with the city's cyclists on weekdays and on weekend mornings, so you share the road with cars and people on foot. Bring water from the bottom: there's nowhere to refill on the climb. Best from October to May; in summer, only first thing in the morning. Technical descent with loose gravel on the bends.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (signposted climb CIMA MU05-1) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does Cresta del Gallo climb via San José de la Montaña have?
+367 m in 5.2 km, at 7.1 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on Cresta del Gallo climb via San José de la Montaña?
Its hardest kilometre is at 10.1 %: bring low gears.
How long does Cresta del Gallo climb via San José de la Montaña take?
At 10 km/h on average, about 30 min. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 45 min.
Can you ride Cresta del Gallo climb via San José de la Montaña on a gravel bike?
Yes, although it's almost all tarmac (94 %): a road bike works well too.

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

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