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Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos

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Elevation profile Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos

Statistics

Difficulty points 407
Length 16.2 km
Average gradient 4.4%
Steepest 100 metres 9.8%
Total ascent 707 m

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#16 toughest climb of Madrid
#15 most elevation gain of Madrid
#91 longest climb of Sistema Central
#62 average steepest climb of Madrid
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Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos is a climb in the region Sierra de Guadarrama. It is 16.2 km long and bridges 707 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 407. The top of the ascent is located at 1850 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: M604 & Carretera de acceso a Valdesquí

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:18:52
11 km/h 01:28:22
15 km/h 01:04:48
19 km/h 00:51:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos. 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.

Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos 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!

Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos is 16.2 km long.

The average gradient of Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos is 4.4%.

Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos is at 1850 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:18:52 to climb Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos. At 11 km/h the time is 01:28:22, and at 15 km/h 01:04:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:51:09 is an achievable time.

Valdesquí from El Paular via Puerto de Cotos is located in the region Madrid in Spain.

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