Puerto de Santopítar via Olías

Statistics

Difficulty points	599
Length	17.7 km
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest 100 metres	14.6%
Total ascent	910 m

Difficulty points

599

Length

17.7 km

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest 100 metres

14.6%

Total ascent

910 m

Short recap

10 hairpin turns

#84 toughest climb of Andalusia

#69 most elevation gain of Andalusia

#83 longest climb of Andalusia

#82 average steepest climb of Costa del Sol

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Mikolaj

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If you are near this is definitely a climb worth riding. The rode is quiet and beautiful almost all the way. Closer to the end there is a steep section that is doable because it’s short.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:31:37
11 km/h	01:36:29
15 km/h	01:10:45
19 km/h	00:55:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de Santopítar can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de Santopítar via Olías is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Santopítar from La Cala del Moral.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Santopítar via Olías. 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 Santopítar via Olías 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 Santopítar via Olías is 17.7 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Santopítar via Olías is 5.1%.

Puerto de Santopítar via Olías has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.6%.

The summit of Puerto de Santopítar via Olías is at 862 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:31:37 to climb Puerto de Santopítar via Olías. At 11 km/h the time is 01:36:29, and at 15 km/h 01:10:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:51 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Santopítar via Olías is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.

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