Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte

Statistics

Difficulty points	643
Length	16.9 km
Average gradient	5.5%
Steepest 100 metres	10.8%
Total ascent	929 m

Difficulty points

643

Length

16.9 km

Average gradient

5.5%

Steepest 100 metres

10.8%

Total ascent

929 m

Short recap

7 hairpin turns

#8 toughest climb of Extremadura

#10 most elevation gain of Extremadura

#15 longest climb of Extremadura

#31 average steepest climb of Extremadura

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A lovely climb on a road that’s generally in good condition. Very little traffic and lovely views all along the route

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:24:38
11 km/h	01:32:02
15 km/h	01:07:30
19 km/h	00:53:17

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de Honduras can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de Honduras from Hervás is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte. 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 Honduras from Valle del Jerte 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 Honduras from Valle del Jerte is 16.9 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte is 5.5%.

Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte is at 1433 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:24:38 to climb Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte. At 11 km/h the time is 01:32:02, and at 15 km/h 01:07:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:53:17 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte is located in the region Extremadura in Spain.

Puerto de Honduras from Valle del Jerte

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