Alto do Sopo

Alto do Sopo can be cycled from 4 sides. Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto do Sopo, Alto do Sopo from Vila Nova de Cerveira & Alto do Sopo from Covas.

You don't need special gearing for Alto do Sopo. 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 Sopo is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Alto do Sopo is 7.6 km long.

The average gradient of Alto do Sopo is 5.6%.

Alto do Sopo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Alto do Sopo is at 430 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:05:17 to climb Alto do Sopo. At 11 km/h the time is 00:41:32, and at 15 km/h 00:30:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:03 is an achievable time.

Alto do Sopo is located in the region Minho in Portugal.