Puerto de Pajares from Campomanes

Puerto de Pajares can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de Pajares from Campomanes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Pajares from Camplongo de Arbás.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Pajares from Campomanes. 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 Pajares from Campomanes 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 Pajares from Campomanes is 11.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Pajares from Campomanes is 5.2%.

Puerto de Pajares from Campomanes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.2%.

The summit of Puerto de Pajares from Campomanes is at 4521 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:24:05 to climb Puerto de Pajares from Campomanes. At 7 mph the time is 01:42:00, and at 9 mph 01:19:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:59:43 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Pajares from Campomanes is located in the region Asturias in Spain.