Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre

Alto das Penedas can be cycled from 6 sides. Monte Pedroso from Santiago de Compostela is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via O Pedroso from As Moas de Abaixo, O Pedroso via Sarela de Abaixo, O Pedroso from Marmancou, Alto das Penedas from Barcia & Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre.

You don't need special gearing for Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre. 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.

Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre is 3.5%.

Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre is at 1542 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:10 to climb Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:39, and at 9 mph 00:29:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:02 is an achievable time.

Alto das Penedas from Vista Alegre is located in the region Galicia in Spain.