Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande

Puerto del Palo can be cycled from 5 sides. Puerto del Palo from Pontenova is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto del Palo from Villarpedre, Puerto del Palo from Río Valledor, Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande & Puerto del Palo from Embalse de Salime.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande. 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 del Palo from Pola de Allande 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 del Palo from Pola de Allande is 7.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande is 5.3%.

Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.5%.

The summit of Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande is at 3760 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:27:47 to climb Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande. At 7 mph the time is 01:02:09, and at 9 mph 00:48:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:36:23 is an achievable time.

Puerto del Palo from Pola de Allande is located in the region Asturias in Spain.