Spain · Andalusia
Collado del Alguacil
An exceptionally tough mountain stage in the Sierra Nevada National Park. Featuring a brutal vertical ascent.
- Length
- 17.0 km
- Avg gradient
- 7.4%
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Elevation gain
- 1,234 m
- Summit
- 1,894 m
- Hairpins
- 15
Versants
- From Pinos Genil — 17.0 km at 7.4% (max 14%)
History
Collado del Alguacil is a Spanish climb with challenging gradients and scenic mountain views. The ascent features consistent difficulty and is used in regional training and racing.
The road surface is good and the gradient is testing. The scenery includes mountain peaks and high-altitude plateaus.
The climb is used in regional cycling events and is a popular training destination.