Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas

Difficulty points	593
Length	8.7 mi
Average gradient	5.9%
Steepest segment	13.1%
Total ascent	2723 ft

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SimonBananas ^premium

9 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

This is an awesome climb, almost had a mild panic attack when I looked up. It seems endless!!! Its a must and a gem.

Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas

GRANON22

11 Mo 5.0 01:08:00 (7.7 mph)

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Very recommendable, the flat is perfect, I wish the surrounding ones were like this, the views are "unequalled" and there was a certain cycling atmosphere, also some motorcyclists, the place invites you to walk through it.

And it is not a very demanding climb, which makes you enjoy the surroundings.

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Wow! Beautiful surroundings. Asphalt has definitely improved in recent years. Don't understand the above comment. Climb is also very regular from this side. Reminded me of the Ardeche, and then a bit heavier. Very regular and not too much traffic. The scenery is really beautiful!

Andre ^premium

5 y 4.0

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Beautiful but very erratic climb in the Cantabrian Mountains. This climb used to be on the programme of the Cantabrian Tour and was a playground for Spanish climbers such as José Luis Abilleira, Andres Oliva and many others. The climb winds up a breathtaking landscape with lots of beautiful views and greenery along the way which is also typical of this region in Northern Spain but be careful because the road surface is not always very good and especially when wet watch out for loose gravel and bumps. The road is quite narrow and many parts have no guardrail so the abyss that fortunately is not too steep can be very dangerous. The climb is more than 14 km long and the gradient of 5,8％ average is not a good indicator for the steeper parts which are certainly there with 16％. The climb also has regular flat stretches and also short descents which then rise steeply again.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:45:16
7 mph	01:14:31
9 mph	00:58:04
12 mph	00:43:38

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Salcedillo.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas. 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 las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas 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 las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas is 8.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas is 5.9%.

Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.1%.

The summit of Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas is at 3786 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:45:16 to climb Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas. At 7 mph the time is 01:14:31, and at 9 mph 00:58:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:38 is an achievable time.

Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.

Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas

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Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pas

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