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Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte

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Elevation profile Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte

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Difficulty points 344
Length 6.3 mi
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest segment 15%
Total ascent 1762 ft

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Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte is a climb in the region Asturias. It is 6.3 mi long and bridges 1762 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 344. The top of the ascent is located at 1883 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Carretera Vegadeo - Boal

3.0 by TomasFC
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Spanish.
A long, straight stretch with light traffic, good pavement, and great views—it just needs a sign at the top, hahaha... read more

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Spanish. Show original

A long, straight stretch with light traffic, good pavement, and great views—it just needs a sign at the top, hahaha

Tendido y poco tráfico con buen asfalto y buenas vistas, falta un cartel arriba jajaja

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:15:40
7 mph 00:53:34
9 mph 00:41:44
12 mph 00:31:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pena Forcada can be cycled from 4 sides. Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pena Forcada from Obanza, Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte & Pena Forcada from Santa Colomba via Muria.

You don't need special gearing for Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte. 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.

Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte 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!

Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte is 6.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte is 5.3%.

Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte is at 1883 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:15:40 to climb Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte. At 7 mph the time is 00:53:34, and at 9 mph 00:41:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:21 is an achievable time.

Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte is located in the region Asturias in Spain.

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