Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría

Statistics

Difficulty points	555
Length	10.5 km
Average gradient	6.3%
Steepest 100 metres	15.4%
Total ascent	660 m

Difficulty points

555

Length

10.5 km

Average gradient

6.3%

Steepest 100 metres

15.4%

Total ascent

660 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

6 hairpin turns

#19 toughest climb of Cantabria

#19 most elevation gain of Cantabria

#24 longest climb of Cantabria

#41 average steepest climb of Cantabria

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Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría

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I went down this one, after a hard loop from and back to Vega de Pas. The reason I'm writing this is because, I wish I'd gone up it!! It looks spectacular. Really spectacular!!!

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:30:18
11 km/h	00:57:27
15 km/h	00:42:08
19 km/h	00:33:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto del Caracol can be cycled from 2 sides. Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría.

Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría 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 Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría is 10.5 km long.

The average gradient of Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría is 6.3%.

Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría is at 815 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:30:18 to climb Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría. At 11 km/h the time is 00:57:27, and at 15 km/h 00:42:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:16 is an achievable time.

Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.

Alto del Caracol from Barrio Fuente Fría

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