Puerto del Pico from Ramacastañas

Puerto del Pico can be cycled from 3 sides. Puerto del Pico from Ramacastañas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto del Pico from San Martín del Pimpollar & Puerto del Pico via El Sidrillo.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto del Pico from Ramacastañas. 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 Pico from Ramacastañas 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 Pico from Ramacastañas is 9.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto del Pico from Ramacastañas is 5.7%.

Puerto del Pico from Ramacastañas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Puerto del Pico from Ramacastañas is at 4560 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:53:08 to climb Puerto del Pico from Ramacastañas. At 7 mph the time is 01:20:06, and at 9 mph 01:02:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:53 is an achievable time.

Puerto del Pico from Ramacastañas is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.