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Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro

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Difficulty points 285
Length 8.3 mi
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest segment 11.5%
Total ascent 1670 ft

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#48 toughest climb of Sierra de Gredos
#44 most elevation gain of Sierra de Gredos
#90 longest climb of Castile and León
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Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is a climb in the region Sierra de Gredos. It is 8.3 mi long and bridges 1670 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 285. The top of the ascent is located at 3235 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Carretera de El Hornillo, AV-P-711, AV-P-711 & Carretera de Arenas

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:39:54
7 mph 01:10:43
9 mph 00:55:07
12 mph 00:41:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cruz de las Machaconas can be cycled from 2 sides. Cruz de las Machaconas from Mombeltrán is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro.

You don't need special gearing for Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro. 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 las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is not a problem.

Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is 8.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is 3.8%.

Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is at 3235 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:39:54 to climb Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro. At 7 mph the time is 01:10:43, and at 9 mph 00:55:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:24 is an achievable time.

Cruz de las Machaconas from Arenas de San Pedro is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

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