Alto de Hirmes is a climb of 6.3 km with 297 m of ascent and an average gradient of 4.7%. It starts at about 299 m, at the hamlet of La Peñarrodada, and reaches 594 m. The steepest 300 metres reach about 12.3%. The hardest full kilometre is km 3, at 7.1%.
A steady cruising climb above Berja. It appears in the loops of both Berja and Almerimar.
The climb in numbers
| Length | Climbing | Average | Steepest 300 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 km | 297 m | 4.7% | 12.3% |
Profile and map
Kilometre by kilometre
Average gradient and climbing of each kilometre.
km 12.8%+28 m
km 23.3%+33 m
km 37.1%+71 m
km 46.3%+63 m
km 54.5%+45 m
km 64.2%+42 m
km 6–6.34.5%+14 m
under 3% 3–5% 5–7% 7–9% 9–12% over 12%
Ride it with us
This climb is part of these loops:
Our guides explain the area: the guide to Berja and La Ragua and the guide to Almerimar and the Poniente coast.
Water, food and shops on the climb
No fountains, bars or shops are mapped within 120 m of this climb. Carry two bottles and some food.
Before you go
- Water: carry two bottles, and check the stops above before you rely on them.
- When: early in the day in summer, and check the weather and the wind before you leave.
- Pace: the hardest part is usually not the start, so keep something in reserve.
- Stats: distance, climbing and gradients come from our own tracks and may differ by a few percent from other sources.
