Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena

Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines can be cycled from 3 sides. Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from La Vega via Cordal is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena via Cordal & Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena.

Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena 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.

Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena is 4.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena is 9.9%.

Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena is at 3442 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:56:23 to climb Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena. At 7 mph the time is 00:39:55, and at 9 mph 00:31:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:22 is an achievable time.

Cuchu Puercu / Collá d'Espines from Pola de Lena is located in the region Asturias in Spain.