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Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 3 photos
This climb contains both pieces of bad road surface and gravel sections, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas
gravel (along the entire length)

Statistics

Difficulty points 334
Length 1.3 mi
Average gradient 10.3%
Steepest segment 15.9%
Total ascent 696 ft

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Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
Gravel
Bad road
#19 average steepest climb of Galicia
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Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas is a climb in the region Galicia. It is 1.3 mi long and bridges 696 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 334. The top of the ascent is located at 2316 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

4.0 by AndrewH
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Tough climb on mostly compacted gravel. The last section is on concrete with a short section of cobbles to the observation tower at the top. I did it on a gravel bike, but a road bike with wider tyres and low gearing could also be suitable. The view is stunning.... read more

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Tough climb on mostly compacted gravel. The last section is on concrete with a short section of cobbles to the observation tower at the top. I did it on a gravel bike, but a road bike with wider tyres and low gearing could also be suitable. The view is stunning.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:15:26
7 mph 00:10:55
9 mph 00:08:30
12 mph 00:06:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas 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!

Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas 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!

Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas is 1.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas is 10.3%.

Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

The summit of Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas is at 2316 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:15:26 to climb Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:55, and at 9 mph 00:08:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:23 is an achievable time.

Monte Arruído / Coto das Forcadas is located in the region Galicia in Spain.

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