Picu Aguión from Castañedo

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Difficulty points	655
Length	14.4 km
Average gradient	5.5%
Steepest 100 metres	12.9%
Total ascent	795 m

Difficulty points

655

Length

14.4 km

Average gradient

5.5%

Steepest 100 metres

12.9%

Total ascent

795 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#82 most elevation gain of Asturias

#77 longest climb of Asturias

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Although I tackled this mountain pass towards the end – as I wasn’t coming from Salas – it’s still a pass I’d 100 per cent recommend and one you simply mustn’t miss, especially now they’ve tarmacked the final stretch, as they wanted it to be the stage finish for the Vuelta.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:03:27
11 km/h	01:18:34
15 km/h	00:57:36
19 km/h	00:45:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Picu Aguión from Castañedo. 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.

Picu Aguión from Castañedo 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.

Picu Aguión from Castañedo is 14.4 km long.

The average gradient of Picu Aguión from Castañedo is 5.5%.

Picu Aguión from Castañedo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.9%.

The summit of Picu Aguión from Castañedo is at 919 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:03:27 to climb Picu Aguión from Castañedo. At 11 km/h the time is 01:18:34, and at 15 km/h 00:57:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:45:29 is an achievable time.

Picu Aguión from Castañedo is located in the region Asturias in Spain.

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