Cruzinha from Carvalhal

Cruzinha can be cycled from 3 sides. Cruzinha from Carvalhal is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cruzinha via São João do Monte & Cruzinha from Muna.

You don't need special gearing for Cruzinha from Carvalhal. 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.

Cruzinha from Carvalhal 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!

Cruzinha from Carvalhal is 20.8 km long.

The average gradient of Cruzinha from Carvalhal is 4%.

Cruzinha from Carvalhal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Cruzinha from Carvalhal is at 992 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:58:23 to climb Cruzinha from Carvalhal. At 11 km/h the time is 01:53:31, and at 15 km/h 01:23:14. For the fastest cyclists, 01:05:43 is an achievable time.

Cruzinha from Carvalhal is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.