How much climbing does Piornal climb from Garganta la Olla have?

+796 m in 17.2 km, at 4.6 % on average.

How long does Piornal climb from Garganta la Olla take?

At 10 km/h on average, about 1 h 45. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 50.

Are there water fountains on Piornal climb from Garganta la Olla?

Yes, 1 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see it on the map.

Road · Garganta la Olla, Extremadura Moderate

Piornal climb from Garganta la Olla

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In short: Climb of 17.2 km and +796 m from Garganta la Olla (Cáceres), at 4.6 % on average up to 1,270 m. It's moderate and takes about 1 h 50 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 7 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance: 17.2 km
Elevation gain: +796 m
Max altitude: 1,270 m
Hardest km: 7.0 %
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated time: 1 h 50 min

1 water fountain within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

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0 km8.6 km17.2 km

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

The route

The climb to Piornal, one of the highest villages in Extremadura, from the La Vera side starting in Garganta la Olla. It's CIMA climb CC02 on its longest side: a mountain road with good tarmac and little traffic, among oak woods and cherry trees, with the Sierra de Tormantos above. The gradient is steady and lets you ride in the small ring at a good pace. In Garganta la Olla there are fountains and bars for a coffee before you start; at the top, Piornal has services to refuel. In spring and autumn the landscape changes colour every week; in winter the top section easily gets ice and snow. The descent has tight bends: watch out for gravel and tractors at harvest time.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (CIMA climb CC02-1) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does Piornal climb from Garganta la Olla have?: +796 m in 17.2 km, at 4.6 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on Piornal climb from Garganta la Olla?: Its hardest kilometre is at 7 %.
How long does Piornal climb from Garganta la Olla take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 1 h 45. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 50.
Are there water fountains on Piornal climb from Garganta la Olla?: Yes, 1 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see it on the map.

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Weather at the start

Today: perfect for riding 12–20 °C · wind 12 km/h · best from 15:00 to 18:00

Tomorrow: perfect for riding 12–19 °C · wind 17 km/h · best from 14:00 to 17:00

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