Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide

Statistics

Difficulty points	112
Length	2.1 km
Average gradient	7%
Steepest 100 metres	11.5%
Total ascent	147 m

Difficulty points

112

Length

2.1 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

11.5%

Total ascent

147 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

1 hairpin turn

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AlisonK

3 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app

Quiet road (most cars take TF1 that bikes are not allowed on) and stunning views back towards Los Gigantes

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5 Mo 3.0

A rather pleasant ascent. You don't feel the gradient, and the surroundings are awesome. Small village on the way down, as there is nothing significant at the top.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:17:55
11 km/h	00:11:24
15 km/h	00:08:21
19 km/h	00:06:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto Arguayo can be cycled from 2 sides. Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto Arguayo from Chío.

You don't need special gearing for Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide is 2.1 km long.

The average gradient of Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide is 7%.

Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide is at 1076 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:17:55 to climb Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide. At 11 km/h the time is 00:11:24, and at 15 km/h 00:08:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:36 is an achievable time.

Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide is located in the region Tenerife in Spain.

Alto Arguayo from Santiago del Teide

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