Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Gave

Statistics

Difficulty points	1017
Length	12.4 km
Average gradient	8%
Steepest 100 metres	18.8%
Total ascent	988 m

Difficulty points

1017

Length

12.4 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

18.8%

Total ascent

988 m

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#64 toughest climb of Portugal

#5 most elevation gain of Minho

#33 longest climb of Minho

#72 average steepest climb of Minho

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Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Gave

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Hard climb, reaching up to 22% in the last kms. After the middle descent the "real" climb starts.

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10 Mo 2.0 via the Climbfinder app

One of the few HC climbs in Portugal and also one of the few with K markers. Some tough ramps at start and near the end but mostly manageable. Quite a bit of tree cover if it’s a hot day. Great views and takes you into the Peneda-Gerês national park, which is stunning.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:46:00
11 km/h	01:07:27
15 km/h	00:49:28
19 km/h	00:39:03

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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 Gave 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 Gave 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 Gave is 12.4 km long.

The average gradient of Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Gave is 8%.

Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Gave has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.8%.

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

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:46:00 to climb Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Gave. At 11 km/h the time is 01:07:27, and at 15 km/h 00:49:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:03 is an achievable time.

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

Alto de Santo António from Riba de Mouro via Gave

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