Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém

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Difficulty points	335
Length	7.3 km
Average gradient	5.9%
Steepest 100 metres	17.8%
Total ascent	429 m

Difficulty points

335

Length

7.3 km

Average gradient

5.9%

Steepest 100 metres

17.8%

Total ascent

429 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#87 most elevation gain of Minho

#88 longest climb of Minho

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Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém

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This is a nice mini-me of Alpe du Huez, with a nice series of hairpins. Great views on the way up of the river Coura valley, the Atlantic and Serra d’Arga. The descent off the other side down to Vila Nova se Cerveira is fast and not very technical. If you’re on a gravel or “all road” bike (or rental bike…), there is a gravel road off to the right, just before the summit, this is a service road for the wind turbines and takes you high to the observation tower that overlooks the Minho, Galicia and the Atlantic. Well worth it.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:02:40
11 km/h	00:39:53
15 km/h	00:29:14
19 km/h	00:23:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém. 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 from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém 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 from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is 7.3 km long.

The average gradient of Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is 5.9%.

Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.8%.

The summit of Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is at 430 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:02:40 to climb Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:53, and at 15 km/h 00:29:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:05 is an achievable time.

Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém

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