Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray

Statistics

Difficulty points	731
Length	15.4 mi
Average gradient	4.3%
Steepest segment	11.4%
Total ascent	3478 ft

Difficulty points

731

Length

15.4 mi

Average gradient

4.3%

Steepest segment

11.4%

Total ascent

3478 ft

Short recap

18 hairpin turns

#3 toughest climb of La Rioja

#1 most elevation gain of La Rioja

#1 longest climb of La Rioja

#19 average steepest climb of La Rioja

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Dead-end road. Asphalt is bad. Very quiet though, so no cars. Otherwise not really worthwhile. At weekends, the road is closed from 7 km below the summit due to forest work.

Climbing times

5 mph	03:06:12
7 mph	02:11:49
9 mph	01:42:44
12 mph	01:17:11

Road surface condition

0% 33% 67%

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray. 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.

Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray is 15.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray is 4.3%.

Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray is at 6083 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:06:12 to climb Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray. At 7 mph the time is 02:11:49, and at 9 mph 01:42:44. For the fastest cyclists, 01:17:11 is an achievable time.

Cruz de la Demanda from Ezcaray is located in the region La Rioja in Spain.

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