Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar

Puerto de las Palomas can be cycled from 3 sides. Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de las Palomas via Puerto del Algarrobo & Puerto de las Palomas from San José del Valle.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar. 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 Palomas via Cerro de Escobar 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 las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar is not a problem.

Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar is 5.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar is 4.1%.

Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar is at 1385 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:05:56 to climb Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:41, and at 9 mph 00:36:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:20 is an achievable time.

Puerto de las Palomas via Cerro de Escobar is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.