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Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime

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Elevation profile Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime

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Difficulty points 501
Length 18.5 km
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest 100 metres 9.9%
Total ascent 848 m

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1 hairpin turn
#89 most elevation gain of Cantabrian Mountains
#53 longest climb of Cantabrian Mountains
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Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime is a climb in the region Asturias. It is 18.5 km long and bridges 848 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 501. The top of the ascent is located at 1035 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Carretera Grandas de Salime - Puente del Infierno, Avenida de Los Tilos, Calle Pedro de Pedre, Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza la Constitución, Calle Méndez Valledor, Avenida de Galicia, Carretera Nav

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Long climb from the Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela. You start from the impressive dam of Salime and arrive on the Alto de Acebo, which is the transition from Asturias to Galicia. On the way, you pass the small town of Grandas de Salime.... read more

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Long climb from the Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela. You start from the impressive dam of Salime and arrive on the Alto de Acebo, which is the transition from Asturias to Galicia. On the way, you pass the small town of Grandas de Salime.

Lange beklimming uit de Camino Primitivo van Oviedo naar Santiago de Compostela. Je vertrekt vanuit de indrukwekkende dam van Salime en komt aan op de Alto de Acebo, die de overgang vormt van Asturias naar Galicië. Onderweg passeer je het stadje Grandas de Salime.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:38:18
11 km/h 01:40:44
15 km/h 01:13:52
19 km/h 00:58:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto del Acebo can be cycled from 2 sides. Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto del Acebo from Mirador del Pénxamo.

You don't need special gearing for Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime. 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 del Acebo from Embalse de Salime 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 del Acebo from Embalse de Salime is 18.5 km long.

The average gradient of Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime is 4.6%.

Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.9%.

The summit of Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime is at 1035 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:38:18 to climb Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime. At 11 km/h the time is 01:40:44, and at 15 km/h 01:13:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:58:19 is an achievable time.

Alto del Acebo from Embalse de Salime is located in the region Asturias in Spain.

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