Vallter 2000
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| Vallter 2000 | |
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| Vallter 2000 ski resort Vallter 2000 ski resort | |
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| Nearest major city | Setcases, Catalonia (Spain) |
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| Top elevation | 2,535 m (8,317 ft) |
| Base elevation | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
| Trails | Red: 6 Blue: 4 Green: 3 13 Total (13,9 km)[1] |
| Longest run | 1,752 |
| Lift system | 11 Total (2 Chairlift, 5 Platter lift, 3 Carpets, 1 rope tow) |
| Terrain parks | Snowpark, Freeride |
| Website | www |
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.
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
[edit | edit source]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]
| Year | Rider |
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| 1986 | File:Flag of Spain.svg Juan Fernández Martín (ESP) |
| 1992 | File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Tony Rominger (SUI) |
| 2013 | File:Flag of Colombia.svg Nairo Quintana (COL) |
| 2014 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tejay Van Garderen (USA) |
| 2019 | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adam Yates (GBR) |
| 2021 | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adam Yates (GBR) |
| 2023 | File:Flag of Italy.svg Giulio Ciccone (ITA) |
| 2024 | File:Flag of Slovenia.svg Tadej Pogačar (SLO) |
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