La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz

Statistics

Difficulty points	457
Length	7.8 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	15.9%
Total ascent	518 m

Difficulty points

457

Length

7.8 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

15.9%

Total ascent

518 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

1 hairpin turn

#26 toughest climb of Cantabria

#30 most elevation gain of Cantabria

#38 longest climb of Cantabria

#34 average steepest climb of Cantabria

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La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz

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I pressed the wrong button! There were dozens of Griffon Vultures today and the weather was amazing. The roads are very steep in places and that's OK 🤪

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When you add up the climbing from almost sea level to the top, the views, and today ate least, dozens of

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:07:02
11 km/h	00:42:39
15 km/h	00:31:17
19 km/h	00:24:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Estranguada can be cycled from 3 sides. La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via La Estranguada from Merilla & La Estranguada from Llerana.

La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz 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 Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz is 7.8 km long.

The average gradient of La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz is 6.6%.

La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

The summit of La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz is at 680 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:07:02 to climb La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz. At 11 km/h the time is 00:42:39, and at 15 km/h 00:31:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:41 is an achievable time.

La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.

La Estranguada from Llerana via Alto de la Cruz

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