La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo

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Difficulty points	486
Length	19.5 km
Average gradient	4.2%
Steepest 100 metres	9.8%
Total ascent	826 m

Difficulty points

486

Length

19.5 km

Average gradient

4.2%

Steepest 100 metres

9.8%

Total ascent

826 m

Short recap

8 hairpin turns

#53 toughest climb of Castile and León

#36 most elevation gain of Castile and León

#23 longest climb of Castile and León

#83 average steepest climb of Sierra de Gredos

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La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo

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A very quiet and beautiful pass, with a steep gradient and several hairpin bends. A pass that is well worth a visit ☺️💪

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:47:00
11 km/h	01:46:16
15 km/h	01:17:56
19 km/h	01:01:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo can be cycled from 3 sides. La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Morisco & La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Hoyocasero.

You don't need special gearing for La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo. 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.

La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo 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!

La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo is 19.5 km long.

The average gradient of La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo is 4.2%.

La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo is at 1618 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:47:00 to climb La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo. At 11 km/h the time is 01:46:16, and at 15 km/h 01:17:56. For the fastest cyclists, 01:01:31 is an achievable time.

La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

La Erilla / Alto de Nubecillo from Burgohondo

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