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Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro

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Difficulty points 285
Length 13.3 km
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest 100 metres 11.5%
Total ascent 509 m

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#48 toughest climb of Sierra de Gredos
#44 most elevation gain of Sierra de Gredos
#90 longest climb of Castile and León
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Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is a climb in the region Sierra de Gredos. It is 13.3 km long and bridges 509 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 285. The top of the ascent is located at 986 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Carretera de El Hornillo, AV-P-711, AV-P-711 & Carretera de Arenas

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:54:10
11 km/h 01:12:39
15 km/h 00:53:16
19 km/h 00:42:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cruz de las Machaconas can be cycled from 2 sides. Cruz de las Machaconas from Mombeltrán is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro.

You don't need special gearing for Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro. 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.

Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro 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, Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is not a problem.

Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is 13.3 km long.

The average gradient of Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is 3.8%.

Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is at 986 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:54:10 to climb Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro. At 11 km/h the time is 01:12:39, and at 15 km/h 00:53:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:03 is an achievable time.

Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

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