Puerto de Mijares via Mijares

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Difficulty points	628
Length	13.6 mi
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest segment	9.2%
Total ascent	3688 ft

Difficulty points

628

Length

13.6 mi

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest segment

9.2%

Total ascent

3688 ft

Short recap

14 hairpin turns

#25 toughest climb of Castile and León

#8 most elevation gain of Castile and León

#17 longest climb of Castile and León

#41 average steepest climb of Sierra de Gredos

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A long climb with some nice "repechos" and some great views 🤩

Climbing times

5 mph	02:44:37
7 mph	01:56:32
9 mph	01:30:49
12 mph	01:08:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de Mijares can be cycled from 4 sides. Puerto de Mijares from Casavieja is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Mijares from Morisco, Puerto de Mijares via Mijares & Puerto de Mijares from Burgohondo.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Mijares via Mijares. 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 Mijares via Mijares 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 Mijares via Mijares is 13.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Mijares via Mijares is 5.1%.

Puerto de Mijares via Mijares has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Puerto de Mijares via Mijares is at 5161 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:44:37 to climb Puerto de Mijares via Mijares. At 7 mph the time is 01:56:32, and at 9 mph 01:30:49. For the fastest cyclists, 01:08:14 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Mijares via Mijares is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

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