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Spain A-397 Difficulty: 8/10

Ronda to San Pedro de Alcántara (A-397)

Legendary throughout Europe as the premier sportbike proving ground in southern Spain. Climbs from the Costa del Sol up the Serranía de Ronda with ultra-wide, high-friction, race-track smooth asphalt, positive cambered radius curves, and vistas extending across the Mediterranean to Gibraltar and the Moroccan Rif mountains. Toll-free. Open year-round (rare winter high-ridge frost). Heavy weekend motorcycle presence with regular Spanish Guardia Civil speed patrols.

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Distance
Distance
30 mi
48 km total run
Turns
Turns
170
5.7 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
3,888 ft
Puerto del Viento
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 8/10
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Start: San Pedro de Alcántara / Marbella, Andalusia, Spain End: Ronda, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Elevation Profile 50 – 3,888 ft
SUMMIT 3,888 FT
Puerto del Viento
Apex Density Index 5.7 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Motomarket Barcelona ~512 mi
Barcelona, Spain • +34 93 245 60 70
Catalan Pyrenees Staging | Ferry Harbor Quick-Service | 1-Hour Tire Mounting | Electronic Diagnostics
Brands: BMW Motorrad, Ducati, Yamaha, Honda, KTM, Triumph
Moto Expert Pau ~531 mi
Pau, France • +33 5 59 62 18 18
Atlantic Pyrenees Staging | Puncture Repairs | Electronics Troubleshooting | Tourer Luggage Fixes
Brands: Ducati, Yamaha, Triumph, BMW Motorrad, Honda
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Jordan Pond House ~3289 mi
Bar Harbor, ME

A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.

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Start Point San Pedro de Alcántara / Marbella, Andalusia, Spain 36.4864, -4.9917
Summit / High Point Puerto del Viento 3,888 FT Summit
End Destination Ronda, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain 36.7422, -5.1664
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Ronda to San Pedro de Alcántara (A-397)?

Ronda to San Pedro de Alcántara (A-397) spans 30 miles and packs approximately 170 curves (5.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 50 ft - 3,888 ft (Puerto del Viento) and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at San Pedro de Alcántara / Marbella, Andalusia, Spain (Latitude 36.4864, Longitude -4.9917) and finishes at Ronda, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain (Latitude 36.7422, Longitude -5.1664).

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