Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral

Statistics

Difficulty points	264
Length	20.4 km
Average gradient	2.9%
Steepest 100 metres	6.9%
Total ascent	599 m

Difficulty points

264

Length

20.4 km

Average gradient

2.9%

Steepest 100 metres

6.9%

Total ascent

599 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn

#15 toughest climb of Algarve

#8 most elevation gain of Algarve

#73 longest climb of Portugal

#46 average steepest climb of Algarve

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2 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Beautiful climb from the valley for at least 11 miles to the radio masts. Not overly steep but very long. Road condition good and virtually no traffic.

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8 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Beautiful views. Road in very good condition. Little traffic.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:55:16
11 km/h	01:51:32
15 km/h	01:21:47
19 km/h	01:04:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral. 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.

Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral is not a problem.

Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral is 20.4 km long.

The average gradient of Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral is 2.9%.

Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.9%.

The summit of Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral is at 507 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:55:16 to climb Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral. At 11 km/h the time is 01:51:32, and at 15 km/h 01:21:47. For the fastest cyclists, 01:04:34 is an achievable time.

Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral is located in the region Algarve in Portugal.

Alcaria do Cume from Ribeira do Zumbral

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