Hoya de la Vieja is a climb of 9.1 kilometers (category 2). Hoya de la Vieja tops out at 1,403 m above sea level. It is located in Tejeda, n/a, España. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 10.3%. The climb has 405 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 2 climb is moderately hard, with an average gradient of 5% over 9.1 km. The difficulty lies in its irregularity: a demanding stretch between km 2.0 and 3.0 (6% and 8% gradients) and a steep finish at 8% over the last 500 metres. The slightly descending flat section at km 4.0 (-1%) gives you a brief respite.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself over the first kilometres so you don't blow up before the 7-8% sections.
2. Make the most of the recovery kilometre around 4.0-5.0 km to recover and refuel before the next push.
3. Save something for the final section. The last half-kilometre is the steepest (8%) and will decide your time.
For those looking for total escape, cyclists describe the climb to Hoya La Vieja as an immersion in pure nature, at over 1,200 meters of elevation. Riders agree on the absolute silence and espectaculares vistas over the mountains and the barrancos, an ideal setting to completely disconnect from the world.
The experience is defined by a feeling of isolation amid sweeping landscapes. Those who have ridden this pass talk about a privileged setting, an almost magical spot where you can find yourself again after the effort, surrounded only by calm and the beauty of the scenery.
Some riders do add a dose of realism, though. The access can be a bit tricky (a bit confusing) to find. Also, bees and wasps are mentioned, a detail to plan for during a well-earned break at the top.
Despite these small challenges, the overall impression is of a unique and authentic climb. The reward after the grind is the feeling of having treated yourself to a piece of wild paradise, a place where you can catch your breath in an incomparable setting.
9.1 km • 405 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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