Pla de Beret from Salardú

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a short but sustained climb with significant elevation gain.

An 8.9 km climb from Salardú to Pla de Beret in Spain, gaining 600 m over mostly main roads.

Starting near Salardú at 1281 m, the route is an 8.9 km climb to Pla de Beret at 1880 m, with an average gradient of 6.8% and maximum gradient of 15.5%. The climb is nearly continuous, with 99% climbing and just 1% descending. The gradient is steep in places, with 1.1 km over 8% and 0.8 km over 10%.\n\nThe surface is 94% paved and 6% gravel or unpaved. Most of the route (7.7 km, 86%) is on main roads, including 5.9 km on the C-142-B road, all without a cycle lane. There are 0.8 km on quiet streets near the start.\n\nFacilities are available near the start in Salardú, including shops, restaurants, bars, drinking water, toilets, and a bike repair stand. Along the route there is a spring with drinking water close to the top at 8.5 km. There is a 4.7 km stretch without cafés, shops, or water between 3.8 and 8.5 km, so riders should prepare accordingly. A restaurant called Monty's lies 13 m off-route at 3.8 km.

Highlights

• Climb from 1281 m to 1880 m
• Maximum gradient 15.5%
• Mostly on main road C-142-B
• Spring with drinking water at 8.5 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

38 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 18–23 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 4.7 km without café, shop or water from 3.8 to 8.5 km
• 7.7 km on main roads without cycle lane
• 6% gravel or unpaved surface
• Steep maximum gradient of 15.5%

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.