Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca

Statistics

Difficulty points	905
Length	14.7 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	15.9%
Total ascent	972 m

Difficulty points

905

Length

14.7 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

15.9%

Total ascent

972 m

Short recap

Hidden gem

9 hairpin turns

#9 toughest climb of Minho

#6 most elevation gain of Minho

#16 longest climb of Minho

Photos (3)

Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca

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A rare HC climb in Portugal. And one of the few with KM markers for cyclists. The road surface is okay. The views are fantastic. And traffic is rare… or more likely to see a free range cow than a car (they are very docile creatures). It’s a tough climb.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:05:43
11 km/h	01:20:00
15 km/h	00:58:40
19 km/h	00:46:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto de Santo António can be cycled from 4 sides. Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Gave, Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca & Alto de Santo António from Rio Mouro via Gave.

Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca 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 de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca is 14.7 km long.

The average gradient of Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca is 6.6%.

Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

The summit of Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca is at 1074 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:05:43 to climb Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca. At 11 km/h the time is 01:20:00, and at 15 km/h 00:58:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:19 is an achievable time.

Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Cavenca

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