Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle

Penedo Durão can be cycled from 3 sides. Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Penedo Durão from Quintana da Ribeira & Penedo Durão from Poiares.

You don't need special gearing for Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle. 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.

Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle 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!

Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle is 16 km long.

The average gradient of Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle is 3.7%.

Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.7%.

The summit of Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle is at 700 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:17:04 to climb Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle. At 11 km/h the time is 01:27:13, and at 15 km/h 01:03:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:30 is an achievable time.

Penedo Durão from Barragem de Saucelle is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.