Puerto de Pedro Bernardo
Puerto de Pedro Bernardo is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.245m (4,084ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain.
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Located in the Gredos mountain range, the road to the summit is asphalted. It’s called AV-922. Its many twists, turns and narrows can pose a challenge to even the most experienced drivers. The road is not easy, though. Up, down, right, left all the time. The pass has been featured on Vuelta a España race.
Expect a road pretty steep. Starting from Pedro Bernardo town, the ascent is 12km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 474 meters. The average gradient is 3.95%. And starting from San Esteban del Valle town, the ascent is 8.8km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 438 meters. The average gradient is 4.97%.