Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames

Pena de los Mijarocos can be cycled from 3 sides. Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pena de los Mijarocos from Solórzano & Cuesta de la Cerroja from Solórzano.

Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames 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!

Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames 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!

Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames is 6.3 km long.

The average gradient of Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames is 6.6%.

Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.6%.

The summit of Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames is at 446 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:53:56 to climb Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames. At 11 km/h the time is 00:34:19, and at 15 km/h 00:25:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:52 is an achievable time.

Pena de los Mijarocos from Bádames is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.