Vallter 2000

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Vallter 2000
Vallter 2000 (Catalonia)
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Vallter 2000
Vallter 2000 (Pyrenees)
Nearest major city Setcases, Catalonia (Spain)
Coordinates 42°25′37″N2°15′54″E / 42.42694°N 2.26500°E / 42.42694; 2.26500
Top elevation2,535 m (8,317 ft)
Base elevation2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Trails   Red: 6
  Blue: 4
  Green: 3
13 Total (13,9 km) [1]
Longest run1,752
Lift system 11 Total (2 Chairlift , 5 Platter lift, 3 Carpets, 1 rope tow)
Terrain parks Snowpark, Freeride
Website www.vallter.cat/en/

Vallter 2000 is a ski resort located in the eastern Pyrenees close to Setcases, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). It is located near the river source of the Ter River, surrounded by Bastiments, Gra de Fajol and Pic de la Dona.

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The ski area ranges between 2000 metres and 2535 metres in altitude, although the main buildings are located at an elevation of 2200 meters. Besides alpine skiing, the area is also popular for a range of off-mountain activities, including backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and hiking.

Cycling

Vallter 2000 is the highest road climb in Catalonia and has hosted several road bicycle racing stage finishes in the Volta a Catalunya due to its 12.2km climb at an average gradient of 7.8% from Setcases. [2]

Stage winners at Volta a Catalunya
YearRider
1986 Flag of Spain.svg  Juan Fernández Martín  (ESP)
1992 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Tony Rominger  (SUI)
2013 Flag of Colombia.svg  Nairo Quintana  (COL)
2014 Flag of the United States.svg  Tejay Van Garderen  (USA)
2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Adam Yates  (GBR)
2021 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Adam Yates  (GBR)
2023 Flag of Italy.svg  Giulio Ciccone  (ITA)
2024 Flag of Slovenia.svg  Tadej Pogačar  (SLO)

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References

  1. "The resort - Vallter - Winter". Vallter official website. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. "Vallter 2000 - Col collection - The Col Collective - Cycling Inspiration and Education". The Col Collective. Retrieved January 15, 2023.

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