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Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga

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Elevation profile Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga

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Difficulty points 410
Length 12.9 km
Average gradient 5%
Steepest 100 metres 10.2%
Total ascent 652 m

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Beautiful scenery
7 hairpin turns
#91 toughest climb of Minho
#46 most elevation gain of Minho
#28 longest climb of Minho
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Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga is a climb in the region Minho. It is 12.9 km long and bridges 652 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 410. The top of the ascent is located at 786 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: ER 205-5, Rua Chã da Ermida & Rua de Lamas

3.0 by velocitylens
Quiet, very scenic and solid climb. good shade from trees in sunny weather. it opens out into expansive and beautiful mountainside and worth a trip when combined with other climbs in Geres. Awesome descent back down to Rio Caldo if you make it a loop.... read more

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Quiet, very scenic and solid climb. good shade from trees in sunny weather. it opens out into expansive and beautiful mountainside and worth a trip when combined with other climbs in Geres. Awesome descent back down to Rio Caldo if you make it a loop.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:50:59
11 km/h 01:10:37
15 km/h 00:51:47
19 km/h 00:40:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fenda da Calcedónia can be cycled from 2 sides. Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Fenda da Calcedónia from Campo do Gerês.

You don't need special gearing for Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga. 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.

Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga 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!

Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga is 12.9 km long.

The average gradient of Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga is 5%.

Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga is at 786 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:50:59 to climb Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga. At 11 km/h the time is 01:10:37, and at 15 km/h 00:51:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:53 is an achievable time.

Fenda da Calcedónia from Vilar da Veiga is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

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