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Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo

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Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo
Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo
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Elevation profile Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo

Statistics

Difficulty points 524
Length 12.3 km
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest 100 metres 12.6%
Total ascent 761 m

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5 hairpin turns
#47 toughest climb of Castile and León
#44 most elevation gain of Castile and León
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Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo is a climb in the region Cantabrian Mountains. It is 12.3 km long and bridges 761 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 524. The top of the ascent is located at 1615 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: BU-572 & Calle Portillo de Lunada

4.0 by SimonBananas
A sharp little climb after already doing the long climb up from Vega de Pas. But again, a lovely climb and short enough that the steepness didn't hurt so much...... read more

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Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo
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A sharp little climb after already doing the long climb up from Vega de Pas. But again, a lovely climb and short enough that the steepness didn't hurt so much...

Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo
Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo
Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo
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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:45:03
11 km/h 01:06:51
15 km/h 00:49:01
19 km/h 00:38:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Picón del Fraile can be cycled from 2 sides. Picón del Fraile via Portillo de Lunada is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo.

Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo 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!

Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo 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!

Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo is 12.3 km long.

The average gradient of Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo is 6.2%.

Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.6%.

The summit of Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo is at 1615 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:45:03 to climb Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo. At 11 km/h the time is 01:06:51, and at 15 km/h 00:49:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:42 is an achievable time.

Picón del Fraile from Salcedillo is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

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