Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino

Plataforma de Gredos can be cycled from 2 sides. Plataforma de Gredos from Navacepeda de Tormes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino.

You don't need special gearing for Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino. 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.

Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino 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!

Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino is 9 km long.

The average gradient of Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino is 5.1%.

Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.9%.

The summit of Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino is at 1763 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:17:05 to climb Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino. At 11 km/h the time is 00:49:03, and at 15 km/h 00:35:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:24 is an achievable time.

Plataforma de Gredos from Hoyos del Espino is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.