Calçada da Gargantada

Calçada da Gargantada can be cycled from 2 sides. Calçada da Gargantada is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Parque do Vento from Amadora.

You don't need special gearing for Calçada da Gargantada. 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.

Calçada da Gargantada is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Calçada da Gargantada is 0.6 km long.

The average gradient of Calçada da Gargantada is 13.6%.

Calçada da Gargantada has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.2%.

The summit of Calçada da Gargantada is at 207 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:05:09 to climb Calçada da Gargantada. At 11 km/h the time is 00:03:16, and at 15 km/h 00:02:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:53 is an achievable time.

Calçada da Gargantada is located in the region Estremadura in Portugal.