Xorret de Catí (Castalla)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Castalla	1,097m	437m	4.0 km	11.1%	828	****

Climb Description

Xorret de Catí is one of the most famous cycling climbs in the Valencia region. It instantly become a hit with fans when it first appeared in the 1998 edition of the Vuelta a España - a stage won by the climber Chava Jiménez.

This side is undoubtedly the main attraction of the mountain,. Its consistently steep gradients - at times well in excess of 20% - test even the strongest of climbers.

The climb is set within the picturesque Maigmó Mountains and the area is also notably for the high density of castles - almost every village seems to have its own. This is a legacy of the turbulent history of the region - a land keenly fought over for thousands of years.

Xorret de Catí is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road is in fairly good condition, although it is a bit bumpy in places. This is more annoying when descending than when climbing.

There is generally very little traffic on the climb, although expect a few cars if you go on a weekend.

Alternative Routes

Xorret de Catí can also be climbed Petrer.

Nearby Climbs

Guixop

Puerto de Onil

Reconco

Alto de Tibi

Palomarets

Coll del Cid

La Carrasqueta

Port de Benifallim

Cycling Holidays

Xorret de Catí is climbed on our Mountains of the Costa Blanca cycling holiday.

In the links below you can find out more about this and some similar tours that we run in the mountains of Spain.