Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado

Cuesta La Dormida can be cycled from 2 sides. Cuesta La Dormida from Tiltil is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado.

Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado 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!

Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado 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.

Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado is 9.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado is 6.4%.

Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado is at 4147 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:58:34 to climb Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado. At 7 mph the time is 01:23:56, and at 9 mph 01:05:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:08 is an achievable time.

Cuesta La Dormida from Quebrada Alvarado is located in the region in Chile.