Cruzinha via São João do Monte

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 via São João do Monte. 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 via São João do Monte 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 via São João do Monte is 24.7 km long.

The average gradient of Cruzinha via São João do Monte is 3.8%.

Cruzinha via São João do Monte has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.6%.

The summit of Cruzinha via São João do Monte is at 993 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:31:35 to climb Cruzinha via São João do Monte. At 11 km/h the time is 02:14:38, and at 15 km/h 01:38:44. For the fastest cyclists, 01:17:57 is an achievable time.

Cruzinha via São João do Monte is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.