Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz

Alto da Escrita can be cycled from 3 sides. Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto da Escrita from Granja do Tedo & Alto da Escrita from Nagosa.

Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz 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!

Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz is 11.9 km long.

The average gradient of Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz is 6.5%.

Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.8%.

The summit of Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz is at 853 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:42:05 to climb Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz. At 11 km/h the time is 01:04:58, and at 15 km/h 00:47:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:36 is an achievable time.

Alto da Escrita from Foz do rio Távora via Rua Maria Vaz is located in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal.