Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo

Statistics

Difficulty points	359
Length	16.6 km
Average gradient	4.1%
Steepest 100 metres	7.8%
Total ascent	686 m

Difficulty points

359

Length

16.6 km

Average gradient

4.1%

Steepest 100 metres

7.8%

Total ascent

686 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#98 toughest climb of Castile and León

#59 most elevation gain of Castile and León

#45 longest climb of Castile and León

#74 average steepest climb of Sierra de Guadarrama

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Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo

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A beautiful pass that was first used in the Vuelta in 1987, and if you happen to be in the area, 100% recommendable. Little traffic and very good asphalt with horseshoe bends and a very beautiful environment.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:22:28
11 km/h	01:30:39
15 km/h	01:06:29
19 km/h	00:52:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo. 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.

Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo 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!

Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo is 16.6 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo is 4.1%.

Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.8%.

The summit of Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo is at 1223 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:22:28 to climb Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo. At 11 km/h the time is 01:30:39, and at 15 km/h 01:06:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:29 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

Puerto de Arrebatacapas from Puente Nuevo

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