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Puerto de San Glorio from Potes

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 11 photos
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
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Elevation profile Puerto de San Glorio from Potes

Statistics

Difficulty points 797
Length 16.5 mi
Average gradient 4.9%
Steepest segment 9%
Total ascent 4291 ft

Short recap

8 hairpin turns
#61 toughest climb of Cantabrian Mountains
#81 most elevation gain of Spain
#93 longest climb of Spain
#76 average steepest climb of Cantabria
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Puerto de San Glorio from Potes is a climb in the region Picos de Europa. It is 16.5 mi long and bridges 4291 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 797. The top of the ascent is located at 5249 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 11 photos.

Road name: N-621

4.0 by Wiffe
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Puerto de San Glorio is a nice and easy climb. Don't forget to turn off at the top and continue the climb to Collado de Llesba. Via a short irregular climb you reach the statue of a bear, symbol of the Picos de Europa. From here you have a beautiful view of the col and the Picos. For those who still have energy: descend back towards Potes but turn right in La Vega and climb in the side valley in a beautiful setting to Dobres and Cucayo, good for another 500 altimeters.... read more

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Reviews (3)

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

Long, monotonous climb. Exposed to the sun all summer long (except in the evening). Good views and not too much traffic. At the top, we recommend continuing for 2km to Collada de Llesba.

Montée longue et monotone. Exposée au soleil tout le long en été (sauf le soir). Belles vues et pas trop de traffic. Au sommet, il est recommandé de continuer 2km jusqu'au Collada de Llesba.

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CallumHenderson
CallumHenderson
2 y 5.0

One of my favourite climbs in the area with great views unfolding as you climb. Nothing too steep but a fairly long steady climb. Some nice detours can be taken - as mentioned in another review the Dobres/Cucayo road is a cracker for a short excursion. Also worth doing is continuing over San Glorio to the twon of Riano and then round by Posado de Valdeon and back out to the route out at Portilla de la Reina where you turn right and make an easier ascent back up to San Gloria. It's a great route for the downhill back to Potes, nice bends but not too much hard breaking as the gradients are not too steep.

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Wiffe
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4 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Puerto de San Glorio is a nice and easy climb. Don't forget to turn off at the top and continue the climb to Collado de Llesba. Via a short irregular climb you reach the statue of a bear, symbol of the Picos de Europa. From here you have a beautiful view of the col and the Picos. For those who still have energy: descend back towards Potes but turn right in La Vega and climb in the side valley in a beautiful setting to Dobres and Cucayo, good for another 500 altimeters.

Puerto de San Glorio is een mooie en rustige klim. Vergeet niet op boven op de top af te slaan en verder te klimmen naar Collado de Llesba. Via een korte onregelmatige klim kom je aan het beeld van een beer, symbool van de Picos de Europa. Je hebt hier een prachtig zicht op de col maar ook op de Picos. Voor wie nog energie over heeft: daal terug richting Potes maar gaan in La Vega rechtsaf en klim in de zijvallei in een schitterende omgeving naar Dobres en Cucayo, goed voor nog 500 hoogtemeters.

Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
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Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
Puerto de San Glorio from Potes
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Climbing times

5 mph 03:18:43
7 mph 02:20:41
9 mph 01:49:38
12 mph 01:22:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de San Glorio can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de San Glorio from Potes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de San Glorio from Boca de Huérgano.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de San Glorio from Potes. 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 San Glorio from Potes 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 San Glorio from Potes is 16.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de San Glorio from Potes is 4.9%.

Puerto de San Glorio from Potes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

The summit of Puerto de San Glorio from Potes is at 5249 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:18:43 to climb Puerto de San Glorio from Potes. At 7 mph the time is 02:20:41, and at 9 mph 01:49:38. For the fastest cyclists, 01:22:22 is an achievable time.

Puerto de San Glorio from Potes is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.

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