Puerto de Navalmoral in Ávila is an iconic Vuelta a España climb
Puerto de Navalmoral is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.517m (4,977ft) above sea level, located in the central part of the province of Ávila, in Spain.
Where is Puerto de Navalmoral?
The pass is located in Castile and León autonomous community, in the north-western part of the country.
Is the road to Puerto de Navalmoral paved?
The road to the summit is called AV-900. It is fully paved in perfect conditions. The road is not easy, with countless turns and twists and connects the Amblés valley with the Alberche valley. Traffic is light. It’s a steep climb, hitting an 8.3% of gradient through some of the ramps.
How long is Puerto de Navalmoral?
The pass road is 26.7 km (16.59 miles) long, running north-south from Ávila to Navalmoral. The pass has been featured in the Spanish Vuelta race.
Is the road to Puerto de Navalmoral open in winters?
Set high in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range, the pass is open year-round but may be closed for short periods in winter when the weather is bad.