Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria

Statistics

Difficulty points	393
Length	8.7 mi
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest segment	10.3%
Total ascent	2028 ft

Difficulty points

393

Length

8.7 mi

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest segment

10.3%

Total ascent

2028 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

3 hairpin turns

#59 toughest climb of Costa del Sol

#45 most elevation gain of Costa del Sol

#43 longest climb of Costa del Sol

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Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria

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Nice climb, Start from Rincon de la Victoria is irregular though. From Benagalbon the gradient does get steadier but also steeper. Just past Moclinejo it goes into double digits for a few hectometres, but after that it's very doable. Nice climb

Climbing times

5 mph	01:44:50
7 mph	01:14:13
9 mph	00:57:50
12 mph	00:43:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de Almáchar can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Almáchar from El Borge.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria. 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.

Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria 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!

Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria is 8.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria is 4.4%.

Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria is at 1998 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:44:50 to climb Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria. At 7 mph the time is 01:14:13, and at 9 mph 00:57:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:27 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.

Puerto de Almáchar from Rincón de la Victoria

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