Spain · Iberian Peninsula
Els Angels
The Girona benchmark climb to the sanctuary of Els Angels. Smooth pavement, rhythmic bends, and year-round rideability make it one of Catalunya's most ridden ascents.
- Length
- 10.4 km
- Avg gradient
- 4.7%
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Elevation gain
- 490 m
- Summit
- 485 m
- Hairpins
- 9
Versants
- From Girona — 10.4 km at 4.7% (max 12%)
- From Madremanya — 5.9 km at 5.2% (max 11%)
History
Els Angels is the Girona benchmark climb to the sanctuary, and it's one of Catalunya's most ridden ascents because of its proximity to the cycling-obsessed city. The 10.4 km climb from Girona at 4.7% average has smooth pavement, rhythmic bends, and year-round rideability.
The mountain is modest in elevation but the road quality and consistent gradient make it a favorite for tempo rides and training intervals. The sanctuary at the summit attracts pilgrims and tourists, making it a lived-in mountain rather than a remote cycling monument.
For Girona-based cyclists, Els Angels is as essential as base training itself. The accessibility, good road condition, and proximity to the city make it the most-ridden climb in the region.