Puerto del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro

Puerto del Espino can be cycled from 5 sides. Puerto del Espino from Rio Genal is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro, Puerto del Espino from Gaucín, Puerto del Espino from Benarrabá & Puerto del Espino from Jimera de Líbar.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro. 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 del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro 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 del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro is 8.9 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro is 5.6%.

Puerto del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.7%.

The summit of Puerto del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro is at 842 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:16:08 to climb Puerto del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro. At 11 km/h the time is 00:48:27, and at 15 km/h 00:35:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:03 is an achievable time.

Puerto del Espino from La Cañada del Real Tesoro is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.