Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme

Peña Cesteiro can be cycled from 3 sides. Peña Cesteiro from Argatón is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Peña Cesteiro from Arcayana & Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme.

Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme 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!

Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme 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.

Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme is 7.3 km long.

The average gradient of Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme is 9%.

Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.8%.

The summit of Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme is at 722 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:02:17 to climb Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:38, and at 15 km/h 00:29:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:56 is an achievable time.

Peña Cesteiro from San Cosme is located in the region Asturias in Spain.