Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé

Puerto de las Palomas can be cycled from 3 sides. Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé via Calle Negrillo & Puerto de las Palomas from Embalse del Tranco de Beas.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé. 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 from Santo Tomé 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 Palomas from Santo Tomé is 13.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé is 3.8%.

Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé is at 4081 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:43:02 to climb Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé. At 7 mph the time is 01:55:25, and at 9 mph 01:29:57. For the fastest cyclists, 01:07:34 is an achievable time.

Puerto de las Palomas from Santo Tomé is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.