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Ascent to Cumbre del Sol / Puig de la Llorença from La Mandarina
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Ascent to Cumbre del Sol / Puig de la Llorença from La Mandarina
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Ascent to Cumbre del Sol / Puig de la Llorença from La Mandarina
Road cycling
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Datsusara Outdoors
August 17, 2022
Road cycling
Reaching the Cumbre del Sol is a demanding challenge although comforting when you achieve the beautiful views from up there. With slopes of up to 20%, it is also known as the "hardest kilometer" and was part of stage 2 of La Vuelta in 2019. A place to challenge yourself!
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•Costa Velo
July 27, 2025
Road cycling
The climb to Cumbre del Sol / Puig de la Llorença starts a small distance from Benitachell, at the turn-off next to Mercadona (on the way to Moraira). It’s a short but brutal 4 km climb with ramps of 10–12% and pitches above 15%. At the summit, you’re rewarded with stunning views of the Mediterranean, Calpe, and even Ibiza. This climb is famous as a Vuelta a España stage finish, won by stars like Chris Froome and Tom Dumoulin.
Costa Velo
July 27, 2025
Road cycling
Want a slightly steadier start to Cumbre del Sol? Choose the other side, just outside Benitachell (on the road from/to Jávea). This side is still very tough, but the gradients are a bit more even. The final kilometre is identical to the famous Mercadona climb, with ramps above 15% and the same breathtaking summit view.
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This difficult 48.9-mile road cycling route from Calpe to Port de Bernia includes the infamous "hardest km" climb.
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Distance 6.59 km
Uphill 390 m
Downhill 50 m
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