Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo

Pena Morcán can be cycled from 3 sides. Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via Pelourim is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo & Pena Morcán from O Cancelo.

You don't need special gearing for Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo. 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.

Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo 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 Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo is 8.5 km long.

The average gradient of Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo is 5.9%.

Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo is at 589 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:12:48 to climb Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:20, and at 15 km/h 00:33:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:49 is an achievable time.

Pena Morcán from Mondonhedo / Mondoñedo via San Cristovo is located in the region Galicia in Spain.