Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla

Puerto de Palombera can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de Palombera from Saja is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla. 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 Palombera from Espinilla 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 Palombera from Espinilla is not a problem.

Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla is 3.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla is 5.5%.

Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.6%.

The summit of Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla is at 4127 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:45:18 to climb Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla. At 7 mph the time is 00:32:04, and at 9 mph 00:24:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:46 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Palombera from Espinilla is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.