Puerto de El Portillón from Cotillo

Puerto de El Portillón can be cycled from 3 sides. Puerto de El Portillón from San Vicente de Toranzo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de El Portillón from Arenas de Iguña & Puerto de El Portillón from Cotillo.

Puerto de El Portillón from Cotillo 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 El Portillón from Cotillo 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 El Portillón from Cotillo is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de El Portillón from Cotillo is 12.1%.

Puerto de El Portillón from Cotillo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.5%.

The summit of Puerto de El Portillón from Cotillo is at 1870 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:18 to climb Puerto de El Portillón from Cotillo. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:22, and at 9 mph 00:11:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:24 is an achievable time.

Puerto de El Portillón from Cotillo is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.