Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta

Puerto de Ancares can be cycled from 4 sides. Puerto de Ancares from Tejedo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Pan de Zarco, Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta & Puerto de Ancares from Donís.

Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta 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!

Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta is 10.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta is 7%.

Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta is at 5472 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:05:50 to climb Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta. At 7 mph the time is 01:29:05, and at 9 mph 01:09:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:09 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Balouta is located in the region Galicia in Spain.