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Puerto de Ancares from Donís

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Elevation profile Puerto de Ancares from Donís

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Difficulty points 771
Length 12.4 km
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest 100 metres 18.3%
Total ascent 815 m

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Beautiful scenery
16 hairpin turns
#73 toughest climb of Cantabrian Mountains
#100 most elevation gain of Cantabrian Mountains
#33 longest climb of Galicia
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Puerto de Ancares from Donís is a climb in the region Galicia. It is 12.4 km long and bridges 815 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 771. The top of the ascent is located at 1661 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: LU-P-1401, LE-3203, LE-CV-100/1 & LE-4211

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:46:15
11 km/h 01:07:37
15 km/h 00:49:35
19 km/h 00:39:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de Ancares can be cycled from 4 sides. Puerto de Ancares from Tejedo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Pan de Zarco, Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta & Puerto de Ancares from Donís.

Puerto de Ancares from Donís 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!

Puerto de Ancares from Donís 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.

Puerto de Ancares from Donís is 12.4 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Ancares from Donís is 6.6%.

Puerto de Ancares from Donís has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.3%.

The summit of Puerto de Ancares from Donís is at 1661 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:46:15 to climb Puerto de Ancares from Donís. At 11 km/h the time is 01:07:37, and at 15 km/h 00:49:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:08 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Ancares from Donís is located in the region Galicia in Spain.

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