Puerto de Esperabán

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Pinofranqueado	1,295m	849m	22.0 km	3.9%	859	****

Climb Description

Puerto de Esperabán is one of the most challenging road cycling climbs in the Extremadura region. It is very gentle for the first 13km, but kicks up sharply after the village of Aldehuela, with numerous stretches in excess of 15% gradient. The climb finishes on the border with the region of Castilla-y-León and there are some excellent views into both regions. The low amount of traffic, good road surface and pleasant scenery all make this a hugely enjoyable cycling climb.

Puerto de Esperabán is open throughout the year; although short term closures are possible in winter.

Roads & Traffic

The road is in very good condition throughout and there is little traffic on the climb.

Alternative Routes

This is the only way to climb to Puerto de Esperabán on a road bike. A track does continue over the other side of the pass into Castilla-y-León, and is passable on a mountain bike or a robust hybrid.

Nearby Climbs

La Covatilla

Honduras

Cycling Holidays

We don't currently run any tours in this part of Spain. If you would be interested in customizing an itinerary to this region, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss the options.

You may also be interested in the links below to some of the mountainous tours that we currently run elsewhere in Spain.