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Cruz de Rossão from Ermida

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This climb contains both pieces of bad road surface and gravel sections, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Cruz de Rossão from Ermida
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1099
Length 9.2 km
Average gradient 9.1%
Steepest 100 metres 29.1%
Total ascent 835 m

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12 hairpin turns
Cobbles
Gravel
Bad road
#53 toughest climb of Portugal
#42 most elevation gain of Beira Alta
#84 longest climb of Beira Alta
#25 average steepest climb of Beira Alta
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Cruz de Rossão from Ermida is a climb in the region Beira Alta. It is 9.2 km long and bridges 835 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1099. The top of the ascent is located at 1166 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: CM 1135, Rua Fraga da Vinha, Rua Igreja, Bairro da Escola, EN 321 & CM 1126

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:18:43
11 km/h 00:50:05
15 km/h 00:36:44
19 km/h 00:29:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cruz de Rossão can be cycled from 4 sides. Cruz de Rossão from Castro Daire is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cruz de Rossão from Ermida, Cruz de Rossão from Barragem de Codeçais & Cruz de Rossão from Ermida via Antiga Estrada do Sobradinho.

Cruz de Rossão from Ermida 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!

Cruz de Rossão from Ermida belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Cruz de Rossão from Ermida is 9.2 km long.

The average gradient of Cruz de Rossão from Ermida is 9.1%.

Cruz de Rossão from Ermida has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 29.1%.

The summit of Cruz de Rossão from Ermida is at 1166 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:18:43 to climb Cruz de Rossão from Ermida. At 11 km/h the time is 00:50:05, and at 15 km/h 00:36:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:00 is an achievable time.

Cruz de Rossão from Ermida is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.

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