Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra

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Difficulty points	216
Length	9.8 km
Average gradient	4.5%
Steepest 100 metres	7.3%
Total ascent	437 m

Difficulty points

216

Length

9.8 km

Average gradient

4.5%

Steepest 100 metres

7.3%

Total ascent

437 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#14 toughest climb of La Rioja

#77 most elevation gain of Basque Mountains

#38 longest climb of Basque Mountains

#17 average steepest climb of La Rioja

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A very pleasant climb from San Vicente de la Sonsierra to the top of Rivas de Tereso. The road is very pleasant, asphalted and with very little traffic. 10 km of ascent to enjoy.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:23:37
11 km/h	00:53:13
15 km/h	00:39:01
19 km/h	00:30:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto de Rivas de Tereso can be cycled from 3 sides. Alto de Rivas de Tereso from Labastida is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de Rivas de Tereso from Peñacerrada-Urizaharra & Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra.

You don't need special gearing for Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra. 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 Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra is not a problem.

Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra is 9.8 km long.

The average gradient of Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra is 4.5%.

Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.3%.

The summit of Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra is at 945 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:23:37 to climb Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra. At 11 km/h the time is 00:53:13, and at 15 km/h 00:39:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:48 is an achievable time.

Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra is located in the region La Rioja in Spain.

Alto de Rivas de Tereso from San Vicente de la Sonsierra

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