How much climbing does Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07) have?

+603 m in 7.7 km, at 7.8 % on average.

What is the steepest gradient on Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07)?

Its hardest kilometre is at 10.1 %: bring low gears.

How long does Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07) take?

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

Can you ride Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07) on a gravel bike?

Yes, although it's almost all tarmac (95 %): a road bike works well too.

Road · Catoira, Galicia Hard

Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07)

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In short: Climb of 7.7 km and +603 m from Catoira (Pontevedra), at 7.8 % on average up to 633 m. It's hard and takes about 1 h 10 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 10.1 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance: 7.7 km
Elevation gain: +603 m
Max altitude: 633 m
Hardest km: 10.1 %
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated time: 1 h 10 min

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0 km3.8 km7.7 km

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Surface

Tarmac 95 % Track 5 % Trail 0 %

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

The route

Climb up Monte Xiabre, the range that separates the Umia valley from the Arousa estuary, between Caldas de Reis and Vilagarcía. You gain height on narrow local roads, with linked bends among pines, eucalyptus and small hamlets, up to the high part of the hill, with aerials and a wide view over the Arousa estuary. Tarmac all the way, with little traffic but with forest tracks crossing: watch out for gravel on the bends. Water, coffee and food in Caldas or Vilagarcía before you set off; there are no services at the top. Good all year round except on days of thick fog; in summer climb early.

Track designed by our team on OpenStreetMap (roads of the catalogued CIMA climb PO07) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07) have?: +603 m in 7.7 km, at 7.8 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07)?: Its hardest kilometre is at 10.1 %: bring low gears.
How long does Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07) take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 45 min. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 10.
Can you ride Monte Xiabre climb (CIMA PO07) on a gravel bike?: Yes, although it's almost all tarmac (95 %): 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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