Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos

Statistics

Difficulty points	256
Length	11.3 km
Average gradient	4%
Steepest 100 metres	11%
Total ascent	450 m

Difficulty points

256

Length

11.3 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

11%

Total ascent

450 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#31 toughest climb of Estremadura

#8 most elevation gain of Estremadura

#3 longest climb of Estremadura

Photos (10)

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos

Reviews (1)

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

Receive free climbfinder goodies for your reviews

Raik2020 ^premium

7 Mo 4.0

Nice path in a beautiful forest, especially in the morning completely without traffic, only cyclists. It is possible to make beautiful circuits, in the area of the castle there are steep climbs on cobblestones - here certainly early in the morning - without traffic.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:37:07
11 km/h	01:01:48
15 km/h	00:45:19
19 km/h	00:35:46

Road surface condition

100% 0% 0%

Based on 1 vote

Share your knowledge. What was the road condition during your ascent?

Traffic

100% 0% 0%

Based on 1 vote

Your experience counts. How much traffic did you encounter during the climb?

Frequently Asked Questions

Alto da Condessa can be cycled from 3 sides. Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto da Condessa from Sintra & Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Penedo.

You don't need special gearing for Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos. 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.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos 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, Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is not a problem.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is 11.3 km long.

The average gradient of Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is 4%.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is at 417 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:37:07 to climb Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos. At 11 km/h the time is 01:01:48, and at 15 km/h 00:45:19. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:46 is an achievable time.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is located in the region Estremadura in Portugal.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos

Statistics

Short recap

Photos (10)

Reviews (1)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

Traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sides of the Alto da Condessa can be cycled up?

What gearing is needed for Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos?

How difficult is the Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos?

How long is the climb up Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos?

What is the gradient of Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos?

What is the steepest part of Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos?

How high is Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos?

How long does it take to cycle up Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos?

Where is Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos located?