Puerto del Viento from El Burgo

Statistics

Difficulty points	396
Length	8.3 mi
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest segment	8.9%
Total ascent	1995 ft

Difficulty points

396

Length

8.3 mi

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest segment

8.9%

Total ascent

1995 ft

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

#56 toughest climb of Costa del Sol

#48 most elevation gain of Costa del Sol

#46 longest climb of Costa del Sol

Photos (6)

Reviews (3)

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merre

1 y 4.0

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Nice, smooth climb. Surely one of the nicer ones to do in the region.

EddyS

2 y 3.0 01:06:41 (7.4 mph)

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Like so many roads in the region above Malaga, good tarmac, little traffic, nice views, not too steep stretches.

m_gatrell

2 y 4.0

Empty roads, great views, a treat in Andalucía … up, down and up again … and once you are over the top you have Ronda and / Setenil to visit

Climbing times

5 mph	01:39:36
7 mph	01:10:30
9 mph	00:54:57
12 mph	00:41:17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto del Viento can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto del Viento from El Burgo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto del Viento from Ronda.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto del Viento from El Burgo. 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 Viento from El Burgo 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 Viento from El Burgo is 8.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto del Viento from El Burgo is 4.6%.

Puerto del Viento from El Burgo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.9%.

The summit of Puerto del Viento from El Burgo is at 3510 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:39:36 to climb Puerto del Viento from El Burgo. At 7 mph the time is 01:10:30, and at 9 mph 00:54:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:17 is an achievable time.

Puerto del Viento from El Burgo is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.

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