Alto do Cavalinho from Pica

Statistics

Difficulty points	631
Length	5.8 km
Average gradient	9.3%
Steepest 100 metres	17.3%
Total ascent	545 m

Difficulty points

631

Length

5.8 km

Average gradient

9.3%

Steepest 100 metres

17.3%

Total ascent

545 m

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

#38 toughest climb of Minho

#59 most elevation gain of Minho

#39 average steepest climb of Minho

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Starts off tough, eases off a bit and then gets tough again. Technically the final section isn’t as tough as the lower parts, but the final section is almost a straight road and so mentally it can be tougher. Definitely a challenge.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:50:05
11 km/h	00:31:52
15 km/h	00:23:22
19 km/h	00:18:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto do Cavalinho can be cycled from 3 sides. Alto do Cavalinho via Mãos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto do Cavalinho from Pica & Alto do Cavalinho from Covas.

Alto do Cavalinho from Pica 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 Cavalinho from Pica 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 Cavalinho from Pica is 5.8 km long.

The average gradient of Alto do Cavalinho from Pica is 9.3%.

Alto do Cavalinho from Pica has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.3%.

The summit of Alto do Cavalinho from Pica is at 564 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:50:05 to climb Alto do Cavalinho from Pica. At 11 km/h the time is 00:31:52, and at 15 km/h 00:23:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:27 is an achievable time.

Alto do Cavalinho from Pica is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

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