Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra

Puerto de la Morcuera can be cycled from 3 sides. Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de la Morcuera from Soto del Real & Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra. 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 la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra is 10.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra is 5.4%.

Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra is at 5823 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:08:16 to climb Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra. At 7 mph the time is 01:30:49, and at 9 mph 01:10:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:53:10 is an achievable time.

Puerto de la Morcuera from Guadalix de la Sierra is located in the region Madrid in Spain.