Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla

Collado Palomita can be cycled from 2 sides. Collado Palomita from Río Palomita is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla.

You don't need special gearing for Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla. 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.

Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla 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!

Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla is 9.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla is 4.8%.

Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla is at 5564 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:52:37 to climb Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla. At 7 mph the time is 01:19:43, and at 9 mph 01:02:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:40 is an achievable time.

Collado Palomita from Barranco de la Tosquilla is located in the region Aragon in Spain.