Salto de la Cabra is a climb in the region Picos de Europa. It is 6 mi long and bridges 3307 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1182. The top of the ascent is located at 3652 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 19 photos.
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The road surface is very bad so the descent is not particularly pleasant. The first part of the climb is a bit boring but then it is really beautiful. Kind of a goat path the last part. Definitely worthwhile and in my opinion much nicer than Fuente De which is much better known, easier and busier. Here you are alone...read more
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Magnificent climb. Heavy, but with nice open view on the picos. After about 4 km there is a turn to the left, do not take it. So just go straight on and then with the curve to the right. Towards the top there are occasional bits of bad road surface but it does get better, don't turn around! There are 3 cattle grids towards the top with a lot of space between the iron bars. Advice: get off; if you break your leg no one will come along, because it is a lonely but beautiful experience to go up here with griffon vultures around you. Going down I took it easy because I am not a good descender, but mainly to enjoy the view!
Prachtige beklimming. Wel zwaar, maar met mooi open zicht op de picos. Na ca 4 km is er een afslag naar links, deze niet nemen. Dus gewoon recht doorgaan en dan met de bocht mee naar rechts. Richting de top zijn wel af en toe stukjes slecht wegdek maar het wordt wel weer beter, keer niet om! Er zijn 3 veeroosters richting top met veel ruimte tussen de ijzeren staven. Advies: stap af; als je je been breekt komt er niet zomaar iemand langs, want het is een eenzame doch prachtige ervaring hier omhoog te gaan met vale gieren om je heen. Naar beneden heb ik rustig aan gedaan omdat ik geen goede daler ben, maar vooral om van het uitzicht te genieten!
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The road surface is very bad so the descent is not particularly pleasant. The first part of the climb is a bit boring but then it is really beautiful. Kind of a goat path the last part. Definitely worthwhile and in my opinion much nicer than Fuente De which is much better known, easier and busier. Here you are alone
Het wegdek is erg slecht waardoor de afdaling niet bepaald prettig is. Eerste deel is de klim wat saai maar daarna echt schitterend. Soort geitenpaadje het laatste deel. Zeker de moeite waard en wat mij betreft veel leuker/mooier dan Fuente De die veel bekender makkelijker en drukker is. Hier ben je alleen
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The Salto De La Cabra is like several cols in this region a terrible thing with almost always double figures except after 1,5 km you have 2 calmer kms. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and the first 5 km you have a nice road surface but the last 5 km the road surface is very bad but still passable with a normal road bike.
But this col you climb with the intention of the wonderful view and scenery you cycle in.
Because of the road surface it is rarely on the program of a race.
Highly recommended !
De Salto De La Cabra is zoals meerdere cols in deze regio een verschrikkelijk ding met bijna altijd dubbele cijfers behalve na 1,5 km heb je 2 rustigere kms. De omgeving is adembenemend mooi en de eerste 5 km heb je een mooi wegdek maar de laatste 5 km is het wegdek erg slecht maar zeker nog berijdbaar met de gewone wegfiets.
Maar deze col beklim je met de intentie van het wondermooie uitzicht en decor waar je in fietst.
Vanwege het wegdek staat hij zelden op het programma van een wedstrijd.
Echt een aanrader !
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Salto de la Cabra is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!
Salto de la Cabra belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.
Salto de la Cabra is 6 mi long.
The average gradient of Salto de la Cabra is 10.4%.
Salto de la Cabra has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.4%.
The summit of Salto de la Cabra is at 3652 ft.
At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:12:46 to climb Salto de la Cabra. At 7 mph the time is 00:51:31, and at 9 mph 00:40:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:10 is an achievable time.
Salto de la Cabra is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.
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