QUEBRANTAHUESOS
205km
Distance
3,700m
Elevation
3
Climbs
Hard
Difficulty
Course Overview
Spain's most celebrated sportive, the name translates as 'bone-breaker' — and it doesn't lie. Starting in Sabiñánigo in the Spanish Pyrenees, the route crosses into France at the Somport tunnel before climbing the Col du Pourtalet (Portalet) and returning via Biescas. The Pyrenean scenery is spectacular and less touristy than the Tour de France Alps, making this a rewarding choice for those seeking a less crowded classic.
Key Climbs
PUERTO DE SOMPORT
17.5km · avg 5.4% gradient
1,632m
Summit
Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm
COL DU POURTALET (PORTALET)
14.9km · avg 5.9% gradient
1,794m
Summit
Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm
PUERTO DE COTEFABLO
9.8km · avg 7.1% gradient
1,420m
Summit
Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm
Typical Finish Times
Based on FTP, weekly training volume and previous event experience.
Elite
4:30–5:30h
Racing category, high FTP
Advanced
5:30–7h
Structured training, 10+ hrs/wk
Intermediate
7–9h
Regular training, 7–10 hrs/wk
Beginner
9–12h
First big event, 5–8 hrs/wk
Event Type
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Quick Facts
- Distance
- 205km
- Elevation
- 3,700m
- Location
- Sabiñánigo, Huesca
- Country
- Spain
- Typical month
- June
- Key climbs
- 3
- Difficulty
- 4/5 — Hard
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