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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

Ascent to Cumbre del Sol / Puig de la Llorença from La Mandarina

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    1. Return from Calpe to the port of Bernia — Circular by the "hardest km"

    78.8km

    04:31

    1,420m

    1,420m

    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    August 17, 2022

    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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      July 27, 2025

      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.

        July 27, 2025

        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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          Distance 6.59 km

          Uphill 390 m

          Downhill 50 m

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