How much climbing does Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb have?

+1,066 m in 20.9 km, at 5.1 % on average.

What is the steepest gradient on Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb?

Its hardest kilometre is at 10.1 %: bring low gears.

How long does Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb take?

At 10 km/h on average, about 2 h 05. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 2 h 25.

Are there water fountains on Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb?

Yes, 1 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see it on the map.

Road · Espinilla, Cantabria Very hard

Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb

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In short: Climb of 20.9 km and +1,066 m from Espinilla (Cantabria), at 5.1 % on average up to 1,997 m. It's very hard and takes about 2 h 25 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 10.1 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance: 20.9 km
Elevation gain: +1,066 m
Max altitude: 1,997 m
Hardest km: 10.1 %
Difficulty: Very hard
Estimated time: 2 h 25 min

1 water fountain within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

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Almost all tarmac: ideal for a road bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

A long Campoo climb that rises from the valley to the Alto Campoo ski resort and ends at the Fuente del Chivo, at the foot of Pico Tres Mares. The first part is gentle, between villages and meadows; the gradient stiffens past the ski resort and the last kilometres to the Fuente del Chivo are the hardest, already above the forest. At the top it is cold and windy on many days, even in summer: take a windproof for the descent. Water and coffee in Reinosa and the valley villages before you start. The road at the top may have snow from November to April: best from June to October.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (signposted climb CIMA CA15) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb have?: +1,066 m in 20.9 km, at 5.1 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb?: Its hardest kilometre is at 10.1 %: bring low gears.
How long does Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 2 h 05. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 2 h 25.
Are there water fountains on Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb?: Yes, 1 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see it on the map.

Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.

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Weather at the start

Today: perfect for riding 4–13 °C · wind 23 km/h · best from 15:00 to 18:00

Tomorrow: perfect for riding 6–12 °C · wind 16 km/h · best from 15:00 to 18:00

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