Alto Calabazos from Cornellana

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Difficulty points	625
Length	16.3 km
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest 100 metres	15.1%
Total ascent	749 m

Difficulty points

625

Length

16.3 km

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest 100 metres

15.1%

Total ascent

749 m

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

#78 longest climb of Cantabrian Mountains

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A beautiful harbour with no traffic and a different way to get to Salas. The first section is steep, with a gradient of over 10 per cent, and then it levels off.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:19:29
11 km/h	01:28:46
15 km/h	01:05:05
19 km/h	00:51:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto Calabazos can be cycled from 4 sides. Alto Calabazos from Soto de los Infantes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto Calabazos from Cornellana, Alto Calabazos from Salas & Alto Calabazos via Carlés.

You don't need special gearing for Alto Calabazos from Cornellana. 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 Calabazos from Cornellana is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Alto Calabazos from Cornellana is 16.3 km long.

The average gradient of Alto Calabazos from Cornellana is 4.6%.

Alto Calabazos from Cornellana has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.1%.

The summit of Alto Calabazos from Cornellana is at 656 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:19:29 to climb Alto Calabazos from Cornellana. At 11 km/h the time is 01:28:46, and at 15 km/h 01:05:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:51:23 is an achievable time.

Alto Calabazos from Cornellana is located in the region Asturias in Spain.

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