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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.

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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	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

• Mountains of the Valencian Community

References

External links

• Google Maps

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