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El Colorado from Ardales

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Elevation profile El Colorado from Ardales

Statistics

Difficulty points 198
Length 13.7 mi
Average gradient 2.4%
Steepest segment 7.5%
Total ascent 1752 ft

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#60 most elevation gain of Costa del Sol
#46 longest climb of Andalusia
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El Colorado from Ardales is a climb in the region Costa del Sol. It is 13.7 mi long and bridges 1752 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 198. The top of the ascent is located at 2933 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:44:50
7 mph 01:56:41
9 mph 01:30:56
12 mph 01:08:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

El Colorado can be cycled from 4 sides. El Colorado from Ronda is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via El Colorado from Ardales, El Colorado from Serrato & El Colorado from Cañete la Real.

You don't need special gearing for El Colorado from Ardales. 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.

El Colorado from Ardales 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, El Colorado from Ardales is not a problem.

El Colorado from Ardales is 13.7 mi long.

The average gradient of El Colorado from Ardales is 2.4%.

El Colorado from Ardales has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.5%.

The summit of El Colorado from Ardales is at 2933 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:44:50 to climb El Colorado from Ardales. At 7 mph the time is 01:56:41, and at 9 mph 01:30:56. For the fastest cyclists, 01:08:19 is an achievable time.

El Colorado from Ardales is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.

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