Puerto de Villarroya
Spain, europe
9 km
1,700 m
hard
Year-round
# Puerto de Villarroya: A Spanish Mountain Adventure
Tucked away in the Maestrazgo region of Teruel, Aragon, you'll find Puerto de Villarroya—a stunning mountain pass sitting pretty at 1,700 meters (5,577 feet) above sea level. This is the kind of place that makes your legs burn and your heart soar at the same time.
The A226 road gets you there, and while it's paved (thankfully!), don't expect an easy cruise. You're looking at some genuinely steep sections that max out at 9.2%—the kind of gradient that'll test your stamina and your brakes.
Here's the fun part: you've got options. Coming from Villaroya? That's a 9 km push uphill with 371 meters of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.1%. It's the shorter route, but don't let that fool you. If you're starting from Fortanete instead, you're looking at 10 km with 374 meters of elevation gain at a slightly mellower 3.7% average.
Either way, you're in for a proper mountain experience in one of Spain's most beautiful regions. Pack some snacks, plan your stops, and get ready for some seriously rewarding views at the top.
Where is it?
Puerto de Villarroya is located in Spain (europe). Coordinates: 41.7657, -4.0676
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 9 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,700 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 41.7657, -4.0676
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