Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado

Alto de Merendilla can be cycled from 2 sides. Alto de Merendilla from Santo Domingo de Silos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado.

You don't need special gearing for Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado. 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 de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado is 10.2 km long.

The average gradient of Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado is 3.7%.

Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado is at 1279 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:27:42 to climb Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado. At 11 km/h the time is 00:55:48, and at 15 km/h 00:40:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:18 is an achievable time.

Alto de Merendilla from Barbadillo del Mercado is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.