Alto do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça

Alto do Lodeiro de Arque can be cycled from 6 sides. Alto do Lodeiro de Arque from Cabaceiras de Basto is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça, Alto do Lodeiro from Arco de Baúlhe, Alto do Lodeiro de Arque from Cavês, Alto do Lodeiro de Arque from Salto & Alto do Lodeiro de Arque from Salto via Bagulhão.

You don't need special gearing for Alto do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça. 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 do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça 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 Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça is 17.6 km long.

The average gradient of Alto do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça is 5.1%.

Alto do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Alto do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça is at 1023 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:30:55 to climb Alto do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça. At 11 km/h the time is 01:36:02, and at 15 km/h 01:10:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:36 is an achievable time.

Alto do Lodeiro de Arque via Pedraça is located in the region Minho in Portugal.