Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas

Pico de los Carrascos can be cycled from 2 sides. Collado de la Yegua from Nuñomoral is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas.

You don't need special gearing for Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas. 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.

Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas 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!

Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas is 25.9 km long.

The average gradient of Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas is 3.3%.

Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas is at 1143 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:42:18 to climb Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas. At 11 km/h the time is 02:21:28, and at 15 km/h 01:43:44. For the fastest cyclists, 01:21:54 is an achievable time.

Pico de los Carrascos from Las Mestas is located in the region Extremadura in Spain.