Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada

Statistics

Difficulty points	715
Length	22 km
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest 100 metres	12%
Total ascent	1016 m

Difficulty points

715

Length

22 km

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest 100 metres

12%

Total ascent

1016 m

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#18 toughest climb of Castile and León

#16 most elevation gain of Castile and León

#16 longest climb of Castile and León

#46 average steepest climb of Montes de León

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Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada

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2 y 5.0 01:00:51 (21.7 km/h)

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Good pass, but the final part is quite broken asphalt.

Climbing times

7 km/h	03:08:22
11 km/h	01:59:52
15 km/h	01:27:54
19 km/h	01:09:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fuente de la Cueva can be cycled from 2 sides. Fuente de la Cueva from Sobradelo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada.

You don't need special gearing for Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada. 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.

Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada is 22 km long.

The average gradient of Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada is 4.6%.

Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12%.

The summit of Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada is at 1849 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:08:22 to climb Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada. At 11 km/h the time is 01:59:52, and at 15 km/h 01:27:54. For the fastest cyclists, 01:09:24 is an achievable time.

Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

Fuente de la Cueva from Quintanilla de Losada

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