Alto de Valdechanos from Igüeña

Alto de Valdechanos can be cycled from 2 sides. Alto de Valdechanos from Igüeña is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de Valdechanos from Rodrigatos de las Regueras.

You don't need special gearing for Alto de Valdechanos from Igüeña. 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 Valdechanos from Igüeña 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 Valdechanos from Igüeña is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto de Valdechanos from Igüeña is 4.4%.

Alto de Valdechanos from Igüeña has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.9%.

The summit of Alto de Valdechanos from Igüeña is at 3474 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:12 to climb Alto de Valdechanos from Igüeña. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:15, and at 9 mph 00:15:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:16 is an achievable time.

Alto de Valdechanos from Igüeña is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.