Valcan Mountains Road (Petrosani to Tismana)
Category 122 km
Distance
850 m
Elevation Gain
3.9%
Average Gradient
9%
Max Gradient
1134 m
Summit Elevation
The Valcan Mountains road from Petrosani across the western extremity of the southern Carpathians to Tismana monastery is the least-documented Cat 1 road cycling objective in Romania — a 22km ascent at 3.9% average gradient that crosses the Valcan ridge at 1,134m on a route connecting the Jiu Valley...
Pro Tip
The Valcan Mountains road is a point-to-point climb that requires vehicle support or pre-arranged return transport unless ridden as part of a multi-day western Carpathian loop. The most practical sing...