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Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia

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Elevation profile Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia
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Difficulty points 512
Length 3.7 mi
Average gradient 8.7%
Steepest segment 13.3%
Total ascent 1696 ft

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#24 toughest climb of Sierra Nevada
#28 most elevation gain of Sierra Nevada
#40 longest climb of Sierra Nevada
#46 average steepest climb of Andalusia
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Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 3.7 mi long and bridges 1696 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 512. The top of the ascent is located at 3993 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Calle Laurel de la Reina, Calle Fernando de los Ríos, Avenida Madrid, Calle Primero de Mayo, Calle Cruz de San Antón & Carretera de Cumbres Verdes

4.0 by CristianML
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Spanish.
Very steady climb of around 10％ with no breaks and no shade unless you ride on the cycle path.... read more

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Very steady climb of around 10％ with no breaks and no shade unless you ride on the cycle path.

Subida muy constante en torno al 10％ sin descansos y sin ninguna sombra salvo que te tires por el carril bici

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:44:25
7 mph 00:31:27
9 mph 00:24:30
12 mph 00:18:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia 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!

Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia 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!

Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia is 3.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia is 8.7%.

Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia is at 3993 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:44:25 to climb Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia. At 7 mph the time is 00:31:27, and at 9 mph 00:24:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:24 is an achievable time.

Cumbres Verdes via La Zubia is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.

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