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Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera

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Elevation profile Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera

Statistics

Difficulty points 348
Length 8.6 km
Average gradient 5.8%
Steepest 100 metres 10.6%
Total ascent 501 m

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#42 toughest climb of Cantabria
#35 most elevation gain of Cantabria
#32 longest climb of Cantabria
#49 average steepest climb of Cantabria
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Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera is a climb in the region Cantabria. It is 8.6 km long and bridges 501 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 348. The top of the ascent is located at 818 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: CA-264

4.0 by SimonBananas
Doing the loop from Vega de Pas, this climb started to hurt. But then you look up and life could be worse!!... read more

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Doing the loop from Vega de Pas, this climb started to hurt. But then you look up and life could be worse!!

Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera
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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:13:31
11 km/h 00:46:47
15 km/h 00:34:18
19 km/h 00:27:05

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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.

You don't need special gearing for Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera. 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 Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera 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 San Roque de Riomiera is 8.6 km long.

The average gradient of Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera is 5.8%.

Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera is at 818 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:13:31 to climb Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:47, and at 15 km/h 00:34:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:05 is an achievable time.

Alto del Caracol from San Roque de Riomiera is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.

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