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
Elevation1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Coordinates38°31′12″N 0°40′42″W
Geography
LocationAlacantí, Valencian Community
Alicante
Parent rangePrebaetic System
Geology
Mountain typekarstic
Climbing
First ascentUnknown
Easiest routeFrom 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 José María Jiménez José María Jiménez
2000 Eladio Jiménez Alex Zülle
2004 Eladio Jiménez Floyd Landis
2009 Gustavo César Veloso Alejandro Valverde
2010 David Moncoutié Igor Antón
2017 Julian Alaphilippe Chris Froome

See also

References

  1. "Xorret // Alicante Natura". Alicantenatura.es. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
  2. "Xorret de Catí - Castalla (Alicante)". Cyclefiesta.com. Retrieved 2020-01-21.


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