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Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla

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Elevation profile Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla

Statistics

Difficulty points 413
Length 10.7 mi
Average gradient 4.7%
Steepest segment 7.7%
Total ascent 2631 ft

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Beautiful scenery
13 hairpin turns
#28 toughest climb of Extremadura
#17 most elevation gain of Extremadura
#14 longest climb of Extremadura
#68 average steepest climb of Extremadura
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Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla is a climb in the region Sierra de Béjar. It is 10.7 mi long and bridges 2631 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 413. The top of the ascent is located at 4170 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: CC-17.3, Avenida de la Libertad & Carretera de Piornal a Garganta la Olla

5.0 by NoeOM
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Spanish.
Lots of shade, very good asphalt, little or no traffic. Steady slope. Wonderful.... read more

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11 Mo 5.0 01:01:00 (10.5 mph)
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Lots of shade, very good asphalt, little or no traffic. Steady slope. Wonderful.

Mucha sombra, asfalto muy bien, muy poco o ningún tráfico. Pendiente constante. Maravilloso.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:09:11
7 mph 01:31:27
9 mph 01:11:16
12 mph 00:53:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla. 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 from Garganta la Olla 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 Piornal from Garganta la Olla is 10.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla is 4.7%.

Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.7%.

The summit of Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla is at 4170 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:09:11 to climb Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla. At 7 mph the time is 01:31:27, and at 9 mph 01:11:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:53:33 is an achievable time.

Puerto del Piornal from Garganta la Olla is located in the region Extremadura in Spain.

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