Alto de los Heros from Balmaseda

Alto de los Heros can be cycled from 2 sides. Alto de los Heros from Artziniega is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de los Heros from Balmaseda.

You don't need special gearing for Alto de los Heros from Balmaseda. 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 de los Heros from Balmaseda 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 de los Heros from Balmaseda is 2.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto de los Heros from Balmaseda is 5.4%.

Alto de los Heros from Balmaseda has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Alto de los Heros from Balmaseda is at 1211 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:24:49 to climb Alto de los Heros from Balmaseda. At 7 mph the time is 00:17:34, and at 9 mph 00:13:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:17 is an achievable time.

Alto de los Heros from Balmaseda is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.