Finishing out at 2.222m, Pic de Carroi in Andorra is a monster climb with an average gradient of 14% and a maximum of 34% (scroll down for profile).
Comparing this climb to the hardest ones in Europe we’ll find out it’s tougher than Angliru which has maximum gradient of 24%, while Muro di Sormano from Il Lombardia tops at 25%.
Daniel Martin rode the climb and said: “Hiked up pic de Carroi from home. Considering starting a petition for it to be paved although perhaps wait until I have retired. 5km average 16% and no idea how steep the final ramp is”.
Hiked up pic de Carroi from home. Considering starting a petition for it to be paved although perhaps wait until I have retired ? 5km average 16% and no idea how steep the final ramp is pic.twitter.com/2IzT5q79HD
— Dan Martin (@DanMartin86) November 25, 2020
Nathan Haas added: “I’ve done it on my gravel bike. I can attest to it being the stage for the most insane final on cycling history.” He also admitted even he had to walk stretches of the punishing ascent.
