Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras

Puerto de Fuente las Varas can be cycled from 3 sides. Fuente las Varas from Solórzano is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Fuente las Varas from Matienzo & Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras.

Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras 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 Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras is not a problem.

Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras is 3.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras is 6%.

Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras is at 1467 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:47:30 to climb Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras. At 7 mph the time is 00:33:37, and at 9 mph 00:26:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:41 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Fuente las Varas from San Miguel de Aras is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.