El Pilar
El Llanito, Spain
The El Pilar is a climb with a length of 13.4 kilometer. This is a highest category (HC) climb. It is located in El Llanito, Spain. The average grade of this climb is 7.7% with a maximum of 9.6%. The El Pilar ascents from 416 meter at the start, to 1.485 meter at the top, with a total of 1.068 ascending meters.
Profile
Facts
| Distance | 13.4 km |
| Elevation gain | 1068 m |
| Average grade | 7.7 % |
| Maximum grade | 9.6 % |
| Climb category | HC |
| Minimum elevation | 416 m |
| Maximum elevation | 1485 m |
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Description
The third colossus of La Palma after Roque de los Muchachos and Llano de las Ánimas. Due to its similarities in elevation change, distance, and profile, it is known as the 'Canarian Alpe d'Huez.' With a very good road, the hardest part is the middle section, with 8 km above 8% gradient.