Puerto del Piélago from Buenaventura

Puerto del Piélago can be cycled from 7 sides. Puerto del Piélago from Talavera de la Reina is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto del Piélago from San Román de los Montes, Puerto del Piélago from Castillo de Bayuela, Puerto del Piélago from Buenaventura, Puerto del Piélago from Nombela, Puerto del Piélago from Fresnedilla & Puerto del Piélago from La Iglesuela.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto del Piélago from Buenaventura. 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 Piélago from Buenaventura 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 Piélago from Buenaventura is 13.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto del Piélago from Buenaventura is 4.1%.

Puerto del Piélago from Buenaventura has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Puerto del Piélago from Buenaventura is at 4026 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:37:39 to climb Puerto del Piélago from Buenaventura. At 7 mph the time is 01:51:36, and at 9 mph 01:26:59. For the fastest cyclists, 01:05:21 is an achievable time.

Puerto del Piélago from Buenaventura is located in the region Castile–La Mancha in Spain.