Alto do Boi from Baldomir

Alto do Boi can be cycled from 3 sides. Alto do Boi from Quiroga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto do Boi from Folgoso do Courel & Alto do Boi from Baldomir.

Alto do Boi from Baldomir 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 do Boi from Baldomir 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 do Boi from Baldomir is 9.5 km long.

The average gradient of Alto do Boi from Baldomir is 7.2%.

Alto do Boi from Baldomir has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.2%.

The summit of Alto do Boi from Baldomir is at 985 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:21:23 to climb Alto do Boi from Baldomir. At 11 km/h the time is 00:51:47, and at 15 km/h 00:37:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:59 is an achievable time.

Alto do Boi from Baldomir is located in the region Galicia in Spain.