The road to Puerto de Casillas: pure adventure
Spain, europe
5.6 km
1,469 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure seekers, let's talk about Puerto de Casillas! Nestled high in the Iruelas Valley of Ávila, in the Castile and León region of Spain, this mountain pass tops out at a cool 1,469 meters (4,819 feet).
The journey starts smooth enough on pavement, but BAM! It quickly switches to a gravel track that's seriously narrow. Good news is, you can usually hit this pass year-round, though winter might throw some snow-covered curveballs. In dry conditions, most cars can make it, and trust me, the 360-degree views from the top are worth the effort.
Hold on tight, though! This road gets seriously steep, like hitting a 20% grade in spots. Starting near Casillas on the M549 road, it's a 5.6 km (3.47 miles) climb, gaining 461 meters in elevation. That’s an average gradient of 8.23%, so get ready for a workout!
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 5.6 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,469 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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