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Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera

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Elevation profile Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera

Statistics

Difficulty points 634
Length 16.5 mi
Average gradient 3.9%
Steepest segment 14.4%
Total ascent 3415 ft

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Hidden gem
3 hairpin turns
#9 toughest climb of Extremadura
#8 most elevation gain of Extremadura
#91 longest climb of Spain
#47 average steepest climb of Sierra de Béjar
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Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera is a climb in the region Sierra de Béjar. It is 16.5 mi long and bridges 3415 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 634. The top of the ascent is located at 4163 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Carretera de Plasencia a límite de provincia de Ávila por Jaraíz de la Vera, CC-31.1, Carretera de Piornal a Pasarón de la Vera & Carretera de Piornal a Garganta la Olla

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:19:22
7 mph 02:21:08
9 mph 01:49:59
12 mph 01:22:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera. 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 Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera 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 del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera is 16.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera is 3.9%.

Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera is at 4163 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:19:22 to climb Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera. At 7 mph the time is 02:21:08, and at 9 mph 01:49:59. For the fastest cyclists, 01:22:38 is an achievable time.

Puerto del Piornal via Arroyomolinos de la Vera is located in the region Extremadura in Spain.

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