Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo

Alto de Ervilhas can be cycled from 3 sides. Alto de Ervilhas from Pereira is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de Ervilhas from Rio Bestança via Cinfães & Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo.

You don't need special gearing for Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo. 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 de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo is 13.6 km long.

The average gradient of Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo is 5.8%.

Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.6%.

The summit of Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo is at 841 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:56:25 to climb Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo. At 11 km/h the time is 01:14:05, and at 15 km/h 00:54:19. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:53 is an achievable time.

Alto de Ervilhas from Barragem do Carrapatelo is located in the region Douro Litoral in Portugal.