Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas

Cerro do Cão can be cycled from 4 sides. Cerro do Cão from Arouco is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões, Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas & Cerro do Cão from Garganta do Paiva.

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas 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!

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas 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!

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas is 8.1 km long.

The average gradient of Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas is 7.7%.

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.7%.

The summit of Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas is at 703 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:09:03 to climb Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas. At 11 km/h the time is 00:43:56, and at 15 km/h 00:32:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:26 is an achievable time.

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas is located in the region Douro Litoral in Portugal.