Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim

Barragem Cimeira do Alvão can be cycled from 3 sides. Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Borbela is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Lordelo & Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim.

Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim 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!

Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim 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.

Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim is 10.5 km long.

The average gradient of Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim is 7.1%.

Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.8%.

The summit of Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim is at 1074 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:29:43 to climb Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim. At 11 km/h the time is 00:57:05, and at 15 km/h 00:41:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:03 is an achievable time.

Barragem Cimeira do Alvão from Vila Real via Vila Marim is located in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal.