Puerto del Palo from Pontenova

Puerto del Palo can be cycled from 5 sides. Puerto del Palo from Pontenova is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto del Palo from Villarpedre, Puerto del Palo from Río Valledor, Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande & Puerto del Palo from Embalse de Salime.

Puerto del Palo from Pontenova 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 del Palo from Pontenova 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 del Palo from Pontenova is 12.1 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto del Palo from Pontenova is 6.5%.

Puerto del Palo from Pontenova has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.6%.

The summit of Puerto del Palo from Pontenova is at 1146 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:43:41 to climb Puerto del Palo from Pontenova. At 11 km/h the time is 01:05:59, and at 15 km/h 00:48:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:12 is an achievable time.

Puerto del Palo from Pontenova is located in the region Asturias in Spain.