Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón

Pena el Carneiro can be cycled from 2 sides. Pena el Carneiro from Siñeriz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón.

Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón 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 el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón 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.

Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón is 14.1 km long.

The average gradient of Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón is 6.9%.

Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.6%.

The summit of Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón is at 956 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:00:51 to climb Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón. At 11 km/h the time is 01:16:54, and at 15 km/h 00:56:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:31 is an achievable time.

Pena el Carneiro from Embalse de Arbón is located in the region Asturias in Spain.