Puerto de los Quintos

Overview

Puerto de los Quintos is a short, honest climb that rewards rhythm over drama. Over 3.7 km it lifts you 157 m, from a start elevation of 268 m to a summit at 425 m. The average gradient of 4.22% places it firmly in the gentle end of the spectrum, and its category 4 rating tells you the same story: this is the mildest of the classified categories, a climb you can ride within yourself rather than survive. With a maximum gradient of just 4.65%, the road never spikes hard enough to break your cadence, making Quintos an ideal warm-up effort or a confidence builder for riders new to sustained gradients.

How the Gradient Unfolds

The defining feature of Puerto de los Quintos is its consistency. The gap between the 4.22% average and the 4.65% maximum is tiny — barely 0.43 percentage points — which means the climb almost never deviates from its baseline pitch. There are no walls, no false flats to break the effort, and no sudden ramps to catch you out. From the 268 m base to the 425 m top, the road tilts up at a near-uniform slope. Note too that the total ascent of 137 m sits slightly below the 157 m net gain, so the profile trends steadily upward with no meaningful descents interrupting the climb. Once you settle into a gear, you can hold it almost the whole way.

Pacing Notes

Because the gradient is so even, Puerto de los Quintos is a pure tempo effort. Set a power target and hold it. For most riders this climb sits comfortably below threshold — a sustained effort at 80–90% of your FTP will carry you to the top without going into the red. At only 3.7 km, the whole climb passes quickly, so there is little penalty for pushing a touch harder if you are chasing a time. If you are unsure of your numbers, run them through the FTP estimator first, then pick a target wattage you can lock in from the 268 m base and carry cleanly to the 425 m summit.

Gearing

The modest 4.22% average and 4.65% maximum mean gearing is rarely a limiting factor here. A standard compact setup is more than enough: a 34×32 will let most riders spin comfortably the entire way while keeping a healthy cadence reserve. If you prefer to sit and turn a lighter gear, or you are carrying fatigue from a longer ride, a 34×34 gives you an extra bailout without any real downside. On a climb this gentle you will likely never reach your easiest sprocket — but having it there means you can climb relaxed rather than grinding.

Summary

Puerto de los Quintos is a clean, evenly graded category 4 climb: short at 3.7 km, steady at 4.22%, and never harsh with a 4.65% ceiling. It is a perfect tempo test piece — set your rhythm at the bottom and hold it to the top.

Length: 3.7 km
Average gradient: 4.22%
Max gradient: 4.65%
Start: 268 m
Summit: 425 m
Net gain: 157 m
Total ascent: 137 m
Category: 4