Alto do Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro

Alto do Modorno can be cycled from 4 sides. Alto do Modorno from Parada do Bouro is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto do Modorno from Barragem da Caniçada, Alto do Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro & Alto do Modorno from Terras de Bouro.

You don't need special gearing for Alto do Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro. 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 Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro 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 Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro is 14 km long.

The average gradient of Alto do Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro is 5.1%.

Alto do Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Alto do Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro is at 798 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:00:09 to climb Alto do Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro. At 11 km/h the time is 01:16:27, and at 15 km/h 00:56:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:16 is an achievable time.

Alto do Modorno from Santa Maria do Bouro is located in the region Minho in Portugal.