Collado de Hoz from La Hermida

Collado de Hoz can be cycled from 2 sides. Collado de Hoz from La Hermida is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Collado de Hoz from Sobrelapeña.

You don't need special gearing for Collado de Hoz from La Hermida. 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.

Collado de Hoz from La Hermida 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!

Collado de Hoz from La Hermida is 10.6 km long.

The average gradient of Collado de Hoz from La Hermida is 5.4%.

Collado de Hoz from La Hermida has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Collado de Hoz from La Hermida is at 658 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:30:30 to climb Collado de Hoz from La Hermida. At 11 km/h the time is 00:57:36, and at 15 km/h 00:42:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:20 is an achievable time.

Collado de Hoz from La Hermida is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.