El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano

Statistics

Difficulty points	513
Length	20.6 km
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest 100 metres	10.6%
Total ascent	912 m

Difficulty points

513

Length

20.6 km

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest 100 metres

10.6%

Total ascent

912 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn

#48 toughest climb of Castile and León

#23 most elevation gain of Castile and León

#21 longest climb of Castile and León

#40 average steepest climb of Sierra de Francia

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El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano

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Good climb to reach La Alberca and continue to Portillo or just go to Peña Francia, the Great Colossus. The road is in great condition and the traffic depends on the time of year, as it is a very touristy area.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:56:36
11 km/h	01:52:23
15 km/h	01:22:24
19 km/h	01:05:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

El Portillo de Las Batuecas can be cycled from 6 sides. El Portillo de Las Batuecas from Las Mestas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via El Portillo de Las Batuecas from Miranda del Castañar, El Portillo de Las Batuecas from Rebollosa, El Portillo de Las Batuecas from Río Francia, El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano & El Portillo de Las Batuecas from La Alberca.

You don't need special gearing for El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano. 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.

El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano 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!

El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano is 20.6 km long.

The average gradient of El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano is 4.4%.

El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano is at 1249 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:56:36 to climb El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano. At 11 km/h the time is 01:52:23, and at 15 km/h 01:22:24. For the fastest cyclists, 01:05:03 is an achievable time.

El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

El Portillo de Las Batuecas via Sotoserrano

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