Xorret de Catí
The Xorret de Catí is a mountain in the Prebaetic System, southern Spain. It spans the province of Alicante[1]. Xorret de Catí is open throughout the year.
| Xorret de Catí | |
|---|---|
  Xorret de Catí Spain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Coordinates | 38°31′12″N 0°40′42″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alacantí, Valencian Community Alicante |
| Parent range | Prebaetic System |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | karstic |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | From Castalla |
Cycling
Xorret de Catí is one of the most famous cycling climbs in the Valencia region. It instantly become a hit with fans since its first appearance in the 1998 Vuelta a España - a stage won by tragic climber Chava Jiménez[2]. The climb beginning just south of Castalla is undoubtedly the star side of Xorret de Catí, with consistently steep gradients - at times in excess of 20% - testing even the strongest of climbers[3].
Appearances in Vuelta a España
| Year | Stage winner | Race leader |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 |  |
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| 2000 | |
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| 2004 | |
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| 2009 | |
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| 2010 |  |
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| 2017 | |
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See also
- Mountains of the Valencian Community
References
- "Xorret // Alicante Natura". Alicantenatura.es. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
- "Xorret de Catí - Castalla (Alicante)". Cyclefiesta.com. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
External links
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