Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros

Statistics

Difficulty points	416
Length	9.6 km
Average gradient	6.1%
Steepest 100 metres	12.1%
Total ascent	590 m

Difficulty points

416

Length

9.6 km

Average gradient

6.1%

Steepest 100 metres

12.1%

Total ascent

590 m

Short recap

10 hairpin turns

#6 toughest climb of La Rioja

#8 most elevation gain of La Rioja

#14 longest climb of La Rioja

#7 average steepest climb of La Rioja

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Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros

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Climb that starts in a rocky area and climbs to greener terrain. Halfway up you have beautiful views. The road surface is bad in the first half of the climb though with lots of potholes so watch out when descending here.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:22:37
11 km/h	00:52:34
15 km/h	00:38:33
19 km/h	00:30:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de la Rasa can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de la Rasa from Jalón de Cameros.

Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros 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 la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros 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 la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros is 9.6 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros is 6.1%.

Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros is at 1380 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:22:37 to climb Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros. At 11 km/h the time is 00:52:34, and at 15 km/h 00:38:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:26 is an achievable time.

Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros is located in the region La Rioja in Spain.

Puerto de la Rasa via Almarza de Cameros

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